He is empowered to determine the status of a bill submitted to the house by the state legislators.
In case one fails to attend the session due to some uncertainties such as resignation, illness or death, deputy speaker acts as a presiding officer until a new speaker is elected.
The Indian constitution also allows all states and union territories for the appointment of a speaker.
[1] A speaker is responsible for presiding assembly debates and maintains order and discipline of the house during legislative session.
The prime responsibility of the speaker is to maintain discipline and order in the house by practicing disciplinary privileges granted by the constitution of India.