Chairperson of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council

Chairperson of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council
since 30 January 2021
StyleThe Honourable
TypeChairperson
StatusHighest authority and presiding officer of the Legislative Council
Member ofUttar Pradesh Legislative Council
Reports toGovernment of Uttar Pradesh
ResidenceLucknow
SeatVidhan Bhavan, Lucknow
NominatorMembers of the Legislative Council
Term lengthNo limit
Inaugural holderDr. Sir Sitaram
DeputyDeputy Chairperson of the Legislative Council

The chairperson of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council presides over the proceedings of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council. In the absence the deputy chairperson presides. The chairperson is elected internally by the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council.