List of speakers of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly
[1] B. V. Subba Reddy, the longest-serving Speaker of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly, held the position for 9 years and 195 days.However, if more than one nomination is received, a vote (division) is conducted to determine the Speaker, with the successful candidate being elected to the position.They maintain discipline and decorum in the house and can punish a member for unruly behaviour with respect to law after suspending them.Speaker can be removed by the Legislative Assembly by a resolution passed by the majority of all the then members of the house as per Constitution of India [Articles 179].[4] The Speaker is also removed on being disqualified for being Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly member under sections 7 and 8 of Representation of the People Act, 1951.