Question

When the office of the Speaker or Deputy Speaker of the legislative Assembly becomes vacant their duties shall be performed by such Member of the Assembly as appointed by the :

• A. Chief Minister
• B. Assembly
• C. Governor
• D. None of the Above

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Governor

• Article 180(1) of the Constitution of India governs situations where the offices of both the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly fall vacant.

• It specifies that while the office of the Speaker is vacant, the duties of the office shall be performed by the Deputy Speaker or, if the office of the Deputy Speaker is also vacant, by such member of the Assembly as the Governor may appoint for the purpose.