📜 Article 182 of the Indian Constitution
Title: The Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Legislative Council
🔹 Text Summary of Article 182:
Article 182 provides for the election of the Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad), which is the Upper House in a bicameral State Legislature.
📌 Clause-wise Breakdown:
| Clause | Provision |
|---|---|
| (1) | The Legislative Council shall, as soon as may be, elect two of its members to be: |
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Chairman of the Council
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Deputy Chairman of the Council |
| (2) | The Chairman is the presiding officer of the Legislative Council.
In his absence, the Deputy Chairman acts as the presiding officer. |
🧠 Key Takeaways:
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Just like the Rajya Sabha at the Centre has a Chairman (Vice-President of India) and a Deputy Chairman, the Legislative Council has its own elected presiding officers.
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The Chairman of the Legislative Council is not the Governor or CM—they are elected by the Council itself.
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Ensures independence and neutrality in conducting the proceedings of the Legislative Council.
🔁 Related Presiding Officers:
| House | Presiding Officer | Article |
|---|---|---|
| Lok Sabha (Lower House) | Speaker | 93 |
| Rajya Sabha (Upper House) | Vice-President (Chairman) | 89 |
| State Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) | Speaker | 178 |
| State Council (Vidhan Parishad) | Chairman | 182 |
⚖️ Related Articles:
| Article | Subject |
|---|---|
| 183 | Removal/resignation/vacation of Chairman & Deputy Chairman |
| 184 | Who presides in absence of both |
| 176 | Governor’s Address |
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