Deputy Speaker of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly
| Deputy Speaker of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly | |
|---|---|
since 2 July 2021 | |
| West Bengal Legislative Assembly | |
| Style | The honourable |
| Status | Head of the Legislative Assembly |
| Member of | West Bengal Legislative Assembly |
| Seat | Bidhan Bhavan, B. B. D. Bagh, Kolkata |
| Appointer | Members of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly |
| Term length | maximum 5 years unless dissolved |
| Constituting instrument | Constitution of India |
The Deputy Speaker of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly is subordinate to the speaker of the Legislative Assembly of West Bengal. They are responsible for the Legislative Assembly of West Bengal and the second highest ranking legislative officer of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly. They act as the presiding officer in case of leave or absence caused by death or illness of the Speaker of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly. The deputy speaker is chosen from sitting members of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly. The deputy speaker can be removed from office by a resolution passed in the assembly by an effective majority of its members.