Question 15GS2GS2

Discuss the role of the Vice-President as the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. Also describe the procedure for his/her removal from office.

Introduction

Article 89 of the Constitution says that there shall be a Vice-President of India. He is the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha.

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Main Body

Article 89 of the Constitution says that there shall be a Vice-President of India. He is the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha.

Role of VP — as Chairman of Rajya Sabha

1Oversees the functioning of the house.

2Suspends the house in care Quorum is not there.

3Convenes and prorogues the house.

4Acceptance and denial of motions.

5Choose the members and heads of the Rajya Sabha committees.

6Head of the Rajya Sabha Committee

(i) Rules Committee

(ii) General Purpose Committee

7Disciplines the house → guardian of the privileges within the house.

8Decides punishment's on Violation of Parliamentary procedure.

Procedure for Removal from VP's office

1Notice of removal of Vice President given with 14 days notice.

2Acceptance or denial of the motion by the presiding officer of Rajya Sabha other than the Vice President.

3Once the motion is accepted, removal will require special majority - effective majority of Rajya Sabha.

4Vice-President, though present in the proceedings, cannot vote in it.

5After passing of motions by the Rajya Sabha with Effective majority the motion is forwarded to Lok Sabha

6Lok Sabha must accept the motion with simple majority.

7After this, Vice-president stands removed from his past as well as the Chairmanship of Rajya Sabha.

This necessitates election of a new Vice-President in line of President and VicePresident Elections Act.

— Gaurav Chopra · AIR 83

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Conclusion

This necessitates election of a new Vice-President in line of President and VicePresident Elections Act.

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AIR 832025

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GS2GS2

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Parliament and State Legislatures - Structure, Functioning, Powers & Privileges

Structure and Functioning

Vice-President as Chairman of Rajya Sabha

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