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Art. 184 Part VI: The States

Power of the Deputy Chairman or Other Person to Perform the Duties of the Office of, or to Act as, Chairman

Exact text — Constitution of India

(1) While the office of Chairman is vacant, the duties of the office shall be performed by the Deputy Chairman or, if the office of Deputy Chairman is also vacant, by such member of the Council as the Governor may appoint for the purpose. (2) During the absence of the Chairman from any sitting of the Council the Deputy Chairman or, if he is also absent, such person as may be determined by the rules of procedure of the Council... shall act as Chairman.

In Plain English

What this Article actually means

The same clear succession chain applied to a Legislative Council's presiding officer — mirroring Article 91's Rajya Sabha equivalent, ensuring continuous presiding coverage.

Why This Matters To You

How it shows up in everyday life

This ensures a state's Legislative Council always has a functioning presiding officer, consistent with the reliability built into every legislative chamber's leadership structure.

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Art. 91 — Power of the Deputy Chairman or Other Person to Perform the Duties of the Office of, or to Act as, Chairman

Frequently Asked

Quick answers about Article 184

What happens if both the Chairman and Deputy Chairman of a Legislative Council are unavailable?

The Governor can appoint any Council member to temporarily perform the Chairman's duties, ensuring continuous functioning.

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