Deputy Speaker of the Mizoram Legislative Assembly | |
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since 15 December 2023 | |
Mizoram Legislative Assembly | |
Style |
The Hon’ble (formal) Mr. Deputy Speaker (informal) |
Member of | Mizoram Legislative Assembly |
Reports to | Government of Mizoram |
Seat | Mizoram Legislative Assembly |
Appointer | Members of the Mizoram Legislative Assembly |
Term length | During the life of the vidhan Sabha (five years maximum) |
Constituting instrument | Article 93 of the Constitution of India |
Website | - |
The Deputy Speaker of the Mizoram Legislative Assembly [1] is subordinate to the speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Mizoram. They are responsible for the Legislative Assembly of Mizoram and the second highest ranking legislative officer of the Mizoram Legislative Assembly. They act as the presiding officer in case of leave or absence caused by death or illness of the Speaker of the Mizoram Legislative Assembly. The deputy speaker is chosen from sitting members of the Mizoram Legislative Assembly. [2] The deputy speaker can be removed from office by a resolution passed in the assembly by an effective majority of its members. [3] [4]
Name | Term of Office | |
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R. Lalrinawma | 19 December 2013 [5] | 5 November 2018 |
Lalrinawma | 20 December 2018 [6] | 17 December 2022 [7] |
H. Biakzaua | 8 February 2023 [8] [9] | 12 November 2023 |
Lalfamkima | 15 December 2023 [10] [11] | Incumbent |