History & Civics
Answer
The speaker of the Legislative Assembly is the presiding authority and highest authority of State Legislative Assemblies. He is elected by the members of the Legislative Assembly.
- He is responsible for presiding assembly debates and maintains order and discipline of the house during legislative session.
- Questions relating to breach of privilege and contempt of the house is raised by the members with consent of the Speaker or the Deputy Speaker.
- He puts bills and other measures to vote and announces the result of voting.
- The Speaker does not ordinarily vote at the time of voting. However, he may exercise casting vote in case of a tie.
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