Chairperson of the Maharashtra Legislative Council


The Chairperson of the Maharashtra Legislative Council presides over the proceedings of the Maharashtra Legislative Council. The chairman is elected internally by the Maharashtra Legislative Council. The deputy chairperson presides in his absence.

Eligibility

The chairman of the Maharashtra Legislative Council:
  1. Must be a citizen of India;
  2. Must not be less than 25 years of age; and
  3. Should not hold any office of profit under the Government of Maharashtra.

Chairperson

The Maharashtra Legislative Council is headed by a chairperson, elected by members in a simple majority vote. The following is the list of chairpersons of the council.