📜 Article 184 of the Indian Constitution
Title: Acting Chairman or Deputy Chairman of Legislative Council
🔹 Text Summary of Article 184:
Article 184 lays down the procedure for who shall preside over the Legislative Council when the Chairman and Deputy Chairman are both absent or their offices are vacant.
📌 Clause-wise Breakdown:
| Clause | Provision |
|---|---|
| (1) | While the office of Chairman is vacant, the Deputy Chairman performs the duties of the Chairman. |
| (2) | If both Chairman and Deputy Chairman are absent (or their offices are vacant), then the Council shall choose a member from among themselves to act as Chairman (i.e., to preside over the session). |
🧠 Key Takeaways:
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Ensures that the Legislative Council’s functioning continues smoothly even if both presiding officers are absent or removed.
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This acting presiding officer is temporarily selected by members of the Council.
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Similar to Article 180 for the State Legislative Assembly, and Article 95 for the Lok Sabha.
🔁 Example Scenarios:
| Condition | Who Presides? |
|---|---|
| Chairman absent, Deputy present | ✅ Deputy Chairman |
| Both Chairman and Deputy Chairman absent | ✅ A member chosen by the House |
| Chairman removed, Deputy resigns | ✅ House elects acting Chairman |
⚖️ Related Articles:
| Article | Subject |
|---|---|
| 182 | Chairman and Deputy Chairman of Council |
| 183 | Vacation and removal from these offices |
| 185 | Voting rights of presiding officers |
| 180 | Similar rule for Assembly (Speaker/Deputy) |
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