List of chairpersons of the Maharashtra Legislative Council
| Chairman of the Maharashtra Legislative Council | |
|---|---|
| सभापती, महाराष्ट्र विधानपरिषद | |
| Maharashtra Legislative Council | |
| Style | The Hon’ble (formal) Mr./ Mrs. Chairman (informal) |
| Member of | Maharashtra Legislative Council |
| Residence | Mumbai |
| Seat | Maharashtra Legislature |
| Appointer | Members of the Maharashtra Legislative Council |
| Term length | During the life of the vidhan Sabha (five years maximum) |
| Constituting instrument | Article 93 of the Constitution of India |
| Precursor | Chairman of The Bombay Legislative Council (1947-60) |
| Inaugural holder | Vitthal Sakharam (11 July 1960 - 24 April 1978) |
| Formation | 1 May 1960 |
| Deputy | Neelam Gorhe Deputy Chairman |
| Salary | ₹ - approximately |
| Website | - |
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The Chairman 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 chairman presides in his absence.