The Speaker of Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly is the presiding officer in Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly.
| Speaker of Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly | |
|---|---|
 | |
since June 2024 | |
| Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly | |
| Style | The Hon’ble (formal) Mr. Speaker (informal) |
| Member of | Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly |
| Reports to | Government of Arunachal Pradesh |
| Residence | Itanagar |
| Appointer | Members of the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly |
| Term length | During the life of the vidhan Sabha (five years maximum) |
| Constituting instrument | Article 93 of the Constitution of India |
| Formation | 15 August 1975 |
| First holder | Nokmey Namati |
| Deputy | Kardo Nyigyor |
Powers and functions
editSpeaker and Deputy Speaker of Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly cannot be disqualified for being chosen. The Speaker can nominate or discharge any Member from any committee. The Speaker is the Chairman of Business Advisory Committee in Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly.[1] The Speaker can adjourn the house when there is no quorum.[2]
Election
editThe election of a Speaker is necessary when a new assembly is formed or if the office is vacant.[3] The election is held on a fixed date which is issued by the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh. The election is held before 3:30 PM.[4]
List of Speakers
editThe Speakers of Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly are :-[5]
| Name | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Nokmey Namati | 1975 | 1978 |
| Padi Yubbe | 1978 | 1979 |
| Nokmey Namati | 1979 | 1980 |
| T. L. Rajkumar | 1980 | 1985 |
| T. L. Rajkumar | 1985 | 1990 |
| Lijum Ronya | 1990 | 1995 |
| Tako Dabi | 1995 | 1998 |
| Chowna Mein | 1998 | 1998 |
| Tamiyo Taga | 1999 | 2003 |
| Setong Sena | 2003 | 2000s |
References
edit- ^ "ARUNACHAL PRADESH LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY" (PDF). Legislative Bodies in India.
- ^ "Article 189(4) in The Constitution Of India 1949". Indian Kanoon.
- ^ "THE GOVERNMENT OF UNION TERRITORIES ACT, 1963" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs (India).
- ^ "RULES OF PROCEDURE AND CONDUCT OF BUSINESS SIXTH EDITION" (PDF). National eVidhan Application, Government of India.
- ^ "ARUNANACHAL PRADESH LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY". Legislative Bodies in India.