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Article 183

Part VI — The States · Constitution of India

Article 183

Vacation and resignation of, and removal from, the offices of Chairman and Deputy Chairman. A member holding office as Chairman or Deputy Chairman of a Legislative Council— (a) shall vacate his office if he ceases to be a member of the Council; (b) may at any time by writing under his hand addressed, if such member is the Chairman, to the Deputy Chairman, and if such member is the Deputy Chairman, to the Chairman, resign his office; and (c) may be removed from his office by a resolution of the Council passed by a majority of all the then members of the Council: Provided that no resolution for the purpose of clause (c) shall be moved unless at least fourteen days’ notice has been given of the intention to move the resolution.

In plain wordsA Council's Chairman or Deputy Chairman loses office on ceasing to be a member, can resign in writing, or can be removed by a majority of all Council members after fourteen days notice of the motion.
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