List of speakers of the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly

The Speaker of Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly is the presiding officer in Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly.

Speaker of Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly
Incumbent
Tesam Pongte
since June 2024
Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly
StyleThe Hon’ble (formal)
Mr. Speaker (informal)
Member ofArunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly
Reports toGovernment of Arunachal Pradesh
ResidenceItanagar
AppointerMembers of the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly
Term lengthDuring the life of the vidhan Sabha (five years maximum)
Constituting instrumentArticle 93 of the Constitution of India
Formation15 August 1975
First holderNokmey Namati
DeputyKardo Nyigyor

Powers and functions

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Speaker and Deputy Speaker of Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly cannot be disqualified for being chosen. The Speaker can nominate or discharge any Member from any committee. The Speaker is the Chairman of Business Advisory Committee in Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly.[1] The Speaker can adjourn the house when there is no quorum.[2]

Election

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The election of a Speaker is necessary when a new assembly is formed or if the office is vacant.[3] The election is held on a fixed date which is issued by the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh. The election is held before 3:30 PM.[4]

List of Speakers

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The Speakers of Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly are :-[5]

Name From To
Nokmey Namati 1975 1978
Padi Yubbe 1978 1979
Nokmey Namati 1979 1980
T. L. Rajkumar 1980 1985
T. L. Rajkumar 1985 1990
Lijum Ronya 1990 1995
Tako Dabi 1995 1998
Chowna Mein 1998 1998
Tamiyo Taga 1999 2003
Setong Sena 2003 2000s

References

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  1. ^ "ARUNACHAL PRADESH LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY" (PDF). Legislative Bodies in India.
  2. ^ "Article 189(4) in The Constitution Of India 1949". Indian Kanoon.
  3. ^ "THE GOVERNMENT OF UNION TERRITORIES ACT, 1963" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs (India).
  4. ^ "RULES OF PROCEDURE AND CONDUCT OF BUSINESS SIXTH EDITION" (PDF). National eVidhan Application, Government of India.
  5. ^ "ARUNANACHAL PRADESH LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY". Legislative Bodies in India.