In the Republic of India, the various central and state legislatures are presided by either a Speaker or a Chairman.

The Speaker holds office until either he ceases to be a member of the Vidhan Sabha or he himself resigns.

The Speaker can be removed from office by a resolution passed in the Vidhan Sabha by an effective majority of its members.

[1] The Deputy Speaker is the vice-presiding officer of the Vidhan Sabha.

Acts as the presiding officer in case of leave or absence caused by death or illness of the Speaker.