📜 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 |
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| (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:
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Ensures that the Chairman/Deputy Chairman holds office only with the confidence of the House.
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The removal process is similar to that of Speaker and Deputy Speaker in the Assembly (Article 179).
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Guarantees a fair opportunity and time before initiating removal (14-day notice).
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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:
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In writing and
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Addressed to the Chairman.
If a resolution is passed with absolute majority and 14 days’ notice, the Chairman can be removed.
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