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Question
Enumerate the functions of the Speaker of the Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly).
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Solution
The Speaker holds the position of authority and presides in Vidhan Sabha. He/she is elected by the members of Vidhan Sabha and performs the following functions:
- The Speaker supervises and guides the session of the legislative assembly.
- He/She conducts the business in-house, maintains order and discipline during the legislative session, and has the authority to punish members for their misconduct by suspending them from the house.
- The Speaker decides whether the bill introduced in the house is a money bill or not.
- He/She decides "when a member should be called upon to speak and how long he be allowed to speak."
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| Sr. No. | Houses | Tenure | No. of Members | Type of Election | Head |
| 1. | Vidhan Sabha | ||||
| 2. | Vidhan Parishad |
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Reason (R): Certain bills on the State List can be introduced in the State Legislature only with the President’s approval.
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- The Speaker cannot be removed from his office in any circumstances.
- The Speaker does not vacate his office when the Assembly is dissolved.
- In the absence of the Speaker, the Deputy Speaker performs his functions.
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The ______ provides a legislature for every state.
The Legislature of State or a High Court has no power in the removal of ______.
The Legislative Council is the ______ of the State legislature.
