Article 184

Power of Deputy Chairman or Other Person to Act as Chairman

Official heading: “Power of the Deputy Chairman or other person to perform the duties of the office of, or to act as, Chairman.”

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Source edition: The Constitution of India (as on 1 May 2026)
Source locator: Part VI, Article 184, printed pages 82–83
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1. In One Sentence

Article 184 empowers the Deputy Chairman or a Governor-appointed member to perform the duties of Chairman during a vacancy, and provides for acting arrangements during absence.

2. What It Means in Everyday Language

Article 184 mirrors Article 180, ensuring that the State Legislative Council maintains continuous leadership.

Under Clause (1), while the office of Chairman is vacant, duties are performed by the Deputy Chairman, or if that office is also vacant, by such member of the Council as the Governor appoints.

Under Clause (2), during sessional absence, the Deputy Chairman or a member determined by Council procedural rules presides.

3. Practical Illustrative Example

Everyday Scenario:

The Chairman of the Legislative Council travels abroad during an active legislative session.

Core takeaway: Under Article 184(2), the Deputy Chairman automatically presides over the daily debates of the Council.

Illustrative Notice: The acting presiding officer exercises the full authority of the chair regarding parliamentary order.

4. Important Limits, Qualifications & Exceptions

Article 184 ensures uninterrupted proceedings in the Legislative Council.

Deputy Chairman discharges duties during Chairman vacancy.
Gubernatorial appointment if both presiding posts are simultaneously vacant.
Council rules of procedure govern temporary absences.

5. Operative Constitutional Text

(1) While the office of Chairman is vacant, the duties of the office shall be performed by the Deputy Chairman or, if the office of Deputy Chairman is also vacant, by such member of the Council as the Governor may appoint for the purpose. (2) During the absence of the Chairman from any sitting of the Council the Deputy Chairman or, if he is also absent, such person as may be determined by the rules of procedure of the Council, or, if no such person is present, such other person as may be determined by the Council, shall act as Chairman.

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