📜 Article 185 of the Indian Constitution
Title: The Chairman or Deputy Chairman not to preside while a resolution for his removal from office is under consideration
🔹 Text Summary of Article 185:
Article 185 states that the Chairman or Deputy Chairman of the State Legislative Council shall not preside over a sitting of the Council while a resolution for their removal is under consideration.
📌 Clause-wise Provision:
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If a removal resolution is moved against the Chairman or Deputy Chairman, they:
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Cannot preside over that sitting.
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May attend the session, speak in the debate, but
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Cannot vote on the resolution.
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🧠 Key Takeaways:
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This article ensures fairness and neutrality in the removal process.
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Prevents the presiding officer from influencing proceedings when their own position is at stake.
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It mirrors Article 181, which applies to the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.
⚖️ Related Articles:
| Article | Applies To | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| 179 | Speaker/Deputy Speaker (Assembly) | Removal process |
| 183 | Chairman/Deputy Chairman (Council) | Resignation and removal |
| 185 | Chairman/Deputy can't preside during own removal | |
| 96 | Similar rule for Rajya Sabha (Deputy Chairman) |
🔁 Example:
If a resolution is introduced to remove the Chairman of the Legislative Council, then:
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The Chairman must not preside over the session.
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The Deputy Chairman or any other member elected for that purpose will preside.
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