| Speaker of the Legislative Assembly | |
|---|---|
| State legislative assemblies of India | |
| Style |
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| Member of | State legislative assembly |
| Appointer | Members of Legislative Assembly |
| Term length | During the life of the Assembly |
| Constituting instrument | Article 178 of the Constitution of India |
| Deputy | Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly |
| Salary | ₹370,000 (US$4,400) (incl. allowances) per month |
The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly is the presiding authority and highest authority of state legislative assemblies in India for carrying house proceedings. He is empowered to determine the status of a bill submitted to the house by the state legislators. Elected by the members of assembly, this post is held by two politicians for two identical roles such as "speaker" and "deputy speaker" for assembly session proceedings. In case one fails to attend the session due to some uncertainties such as resignation, illness or death, deputy speaker acts as a presiding officer until a new speaker is elected.[1]
It is created under the Article 178 of the Constitution of India. The Indian constitution also allows all states and union territories for the appointment of a speaker.[2] The two members are elected at anytime after the state election is declared. In Indian political system, the time frame for the election of a speaker and deputy speaker is determined by the state legislators independently. The election date for the post of speaker is decided by the state governor while deputy speaker election date is specified by speaker.[1]