Chairperson of the Maharashtra Legislative Council
| Chairperson of Maharashtra Legislative Council | |
|---|---|
| सभापती, महाराष्ट्र विधानपरिषद | |
since 19 December 2024 | |
| Style | The Honourable (formal) Mr. Chairperson (informal) |
| Type | Chairperson |
| Status | Highest authority and presiding officer of the Legislative Council |
| Member of | Maharashtra Legislative Council |
| Reports to | Government of Maharashtra |
| Residence | Mumbai |
| Seat | Vidhan Bhavan, Mumbai |
| Nominator | Members of the Legislative Council |
| Term length | No limit |
| Constituting instrument | Article 93 of the Constitution of India |
| Precursor | Chairperson of The Bombay Legislative Council (1947-60) |
| Inaugural holder | Vitthal Sakharam (Bombay) Vitthal Sakharam Page (Maharashtra) |
| Formation | 1 May 1960 |
| Deputy | Deputy Chairperson of the Legislative Council |
| Salary | ₹ - approximately |
The Chairperson of the Maharashtra Legislative Council presides over the proceedings of the Maharashtra Legislative Council. The chairman is elected internally by the Maharashtra Legislative Council. The deputy chairperson presides in his absence.