Speaker of Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly
# Speaker of Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly

The Speaker of Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly is the presiding officer in Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly.

## Powers and functions

Speaker and Deputy Speaker of Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly cannot be disqualified for being chosen. The Speaker can nominate or discharge any Member from any committee. The Speaker is the Chairman of Business Advisory Committee in Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly. The Speaker can adjourn the house when there is no quorum.

## Election

The election of a Speaker is necessary when a new assembly is formed or if the office is vacant. The election is held on a fixed date which is issued by the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh. The election is held before 3:30 PM.

## List of Speakers

The Speakers of Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly are :-

| No. | Name | From | To |
| - | - | - | - |
| 1. | Nokmey Namati | 1975 | 1978 |
| 2. | Padi Yubbe | 1978 | 1979 |
| 3. | Nokmey Namati | 1979 | 1980 |
| 4. | T. L. Rajkumar | 1980 | 1985 |
| 4. | T. L. Rajkumar | 1985 | 1990 |
| 5. | Lijum Ronya | 1990 | 1995 |
| 6. | Tako Dabi | 1995 | 1998 |
| 7. | Chowna Mein | 1998 | 1998 |
| 8. | Tamiyo Taga | 1999 | 2003 |
| 9. | Setong Sena | 2003 | 2000s |
