Question

Explain the role of the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.

Answer 1

Explanation:

As such, the Speaker shares the duties and responsibilities of all Assembly Members, including the authoring of bills that support the interests of citizens living in the Speaker's district. As the Assembly's presiding officer, the Speaker is responsible for swearing in Assembly Members.

Answer 2

Answer:

Article 178 of the Constitution of India provides for the appointment of Speaker for the State Legislative Assembly. The same mention is done in Article 93 for the speaker of Lok Sabha of Indian Parliament.

Explanation:

The roles and responsibilities of Speaker of Legislative Assembly are as follows:-

• He/She is responsible for the assembly and dismissal of the Legislative Assembly.
• He/She presides over the sessions of the Legislative Assembly
• He/She maintain the decorum of the assembly during its session.
• He/She has the power to preside over the House during Joint sitting.
• He/She has the power to decide whether a bill is money bill or not.
• He/She will be the last authority to decide on the defection of any Member of Parliament.
• He/She has the power to break a tie with his/her vote in case of taking final decision in the Assembly.
• He/She has the power to adjourn the Legislative Assembly.

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