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Analyze the constitutional provisions concerning the office of the Speaker in the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly under Article 178 and subsequent rules of procedure:

A. The Speaker vacates office if they cease to be a member of the assembly, may resign in writing addressed to the Deputy Speaker, and can be removed by a resolution passed by a majority of all the then members of the assembly.✓ Correct Answer

B. The Speaker can only be removed through a direct presidential ordinance upon recommendation by the Governor of Chhattisgarh.

C. The Speaker holds office during the pleasure of the Chief Minister and must resign upon change of government majority.

D. The Speaker is appointed by the Chief Justice of the Chhattisgarh High Court from among senior judicial officers.

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Article 179 outlines the vacation, resignation, and removal process for the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of a state legislative assembly, requiring a formal resolution supported by a majority of all then members after giving fourteen days notice. The speaker is an independent constitutional functionary of the house and does not serve at the pleasure of the executive. Impartiality of the speaker is vital for parliamentary democracy.

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