Speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly | |
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Maharashtra Legislative Assembly | |
Style | The Hon’ble (formal) Mr. Speaker (informal) |
Member of | Maharashtra Legislative Assembly |
Reports to | Government of Maharashtra |
Residence | Mumbai |
Seat | Maharashtra Legislature |
Appointer | Members of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly |
Term length | During the life of the vidhan Sabha (five years maximum) |
Constituting instrument | Article 93 of the Constitution of India |
Precursor | Narhari Sitaram Zirwal (acting), NCP (2021-22) |
Inaugural holder |
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Formation | 1 May 1960 |
Deputy | Narhari Sitaram Zirwal (NCP) |
Salary | ₹ - approximately |
The Speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly is the presiding officer of the Legislative Assembly of Maharashtra, the main law-making body for the Indian state of Maharashtra. The Speaker is elected in the very first meeting of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly after the general elections for a term of 5 years from amongst the members of the assembly. The Speaker holds office until ceasing to be a member of the assembly or resignation from the office. The Speaker can be removed from office by a resolution passed in the assembly by an effective majority of its members. In the absence of Speaker, the meeting of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly is presided by the Deputy Speaker.