List of speakers of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly
| Speaker of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly | |
|---|---|
Seal of the Government of Uttar Pradesh | |
since 29 March 2022 | |
| Style | The Honourable (formal) Mr. Speaker (informal) |
| Type | Speaker |
| Status | Highest authority and presiding officer of the Legislative Assembly |
| Member of | Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly |
| Reports to | Government of Uttar Pradesh |
| Residence | 16, Kalidas Marg, Lucknow |
| Seat | Vidhan Bhavan, Lucknow |
| Nominator | Members of the Legislative Assembly |
| Term length | During the life of the Legislative Assembly (five years maximum; renewable) |
| Inaugural holder | Purushottam Das Tandon |
| Deputy | Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly |
The Speaker of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly is the presiding officer of the Legislative Assembly of Uttar Pradesh, the main law-making body for the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The Speaker is elected in the very first meeting of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly after the general elections for a term of 5 years from amongst the members of the assembly. Speakers hold office until ceasing to be a member of the assembly or resigning from the office. The Speaker can be removed from office by a resolution passed in the assembly by an effective majority of its members. In the absence of Speaker, the meeting of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly is presided by the Deputy Speaker.