1.5.3. Chairman of Council

The Legislative Council elects the Chairman from amongst its members. He vacates his office in the following cases:

♤ If he ceases to be a member of the Council.

♤ If he resigns by writing to the Deputy Chairman.

♤ If he is removed by a resolution passed by a majority of all the then members of the Council. Such a resolution can only be moved after giving 14 days advance notice.

The powers of the Chairman are similar to those of the Speaker except that the Speaker decides whether a Bill is a Money Bill or not. As in case of Speaker, the salaries and allowances are fixed by state legislature and are charged on the Consolidated Fund of the State and not subject to annual vote.