How does the presence or absence of the Chairman or Deputy Chairman affect proceedings in the Legislative Council when a resolution for their removal is being considered?
When a resolution for the removal of the Chairman or Deputy Chairman from their office is being considered, they are not allowed to preside over the proceedings even if they are present. The provisions of clause (2) of article 184 apply in relation to every such sitting as they apply in relation to a sitting from which the Chairman or, as the case may be, the Deputy Chairman is absent. However, the Chairman has the right to speak and take part in the proceedings but can vote only in the first instance on the resolution for his removal from office or any other matter during such proceedings, but not in the case of an equality of votes.