Constitution of India, 1949
180.Power of the Deputy Speaker or other
person to perform the duties of the office of, or to act as, Speaker.-
(1) While the office of Speaker is vacant, the
duties of the office shall be performed by the Deputy Speaker or, if the office
of Deputy Speaker is also vacant, by such member of the Assembly as the
Governor may appoint for the purpose.
(2) During the absence of the Speaker from any
sitting of the Assembly the Deputy Speaker or, if he is also absent, such
person as may be determined by the rules of procedure of the assembly, or, if
no such person is present, such other person as may be determined by the
Assembly, shall act as Speaker.