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What is Article 183 of indian constitution

 

📜 Article 183 of the Indian Constitution

Title: Vacation and resignation of, and removal from, the offices of Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Legislative Council


🔹 Text Summary of Article 183:

Article 183 lays down the rules for resignation, removal, and vacancy of the Chairman and Deputy Chairman of a State Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad).


📌 Clause-wise Breakdown:

Clause Provision
(a) The Chairman or Deputy Chairman shall vacate their office if they cease to be a member of the Legislative Council.
(b) They may resign by writing under their hand addressed to the other officer (i.e., Chairman to Deputy Chairman and vice versa).
(c) They may be removed by a resolution of the Legislative Council, passed by a majority of all the then members of the Council (i.e., absolute majority).
🛑 Such a resolution requires at least 14 days’ notice.

🧠 Key Takeaways:

  • Ensures that the Chairman/Deputy Chairman holds office only with the confidence of the House.

  • The removal process is similar to that of Speaker and Deputy Speaker in the Assembly (Article 179).

  • Guarantees a fair opportunity and time before initiating removal (14-day notice).

  • Aims to protect the dignity and neutrality of the Chair.


⚖️ Related Articles:

Article Subject
182 Election of Chairman and Deputy Chairman of Legislative Council
184 Presiding when both posts are vacant or absent
94 & 179 Similar rules for Lok Sabha/State Assembly

📌 Example Scenario:

If the Deputy Chairman of the Legislative Council resigns, the resignation must be:

  • In writing and

  • Addressed to the Chairman.

If a resolution is passed with absolute majority and 14 days’ notice, the Chairman can be removed.