Question Q.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 63 provides for the office of Vice-President in the Indian system of government with varied powers & responsibilities Procedure for removal:

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Main Body

Article 63 provides for the office of Vice-President in the Indian system of government with varied powers & responsibilities

Role:

1Act as President when s/he is not in office due to absence, illness & otherwise

maintain continuity in the system

2Ex-officio chairman of Rajya Sabha

Venerable house of discussing and debating on various values

b) maintain decorum in the house for conduct

c) Ensure rule of procedure of Rajya Sabha are implemented for smooth functioning

d) Guardian of privileges of the house (cp) Secret sitting

e) enable voting on bills

f) Casting vote in case of tieadjournment + Adjournment etc

g) Assist various motions by opposition (cp) Adjournment debate, many kills

h) Presides over the house as the neutral personprofol every members right to speak etc

i) Ruling party has since Concerns

they elect them/her

j) den powers conjoined to lok sabha spoke (cp) Anti-defection, many kills

Procedure for removal

Procedure for removal:

1No grounds have been, mention in Constitution for his general

2Members (atleast 50) must sign a petition and submit to the house for removal.

3must be passed with effective majority → 2/3 of current strength of Rajya Sabha + Agreed to lok sabha → simple majority

4Vice President can be present but can't vote → house presided over by Deputy chairman

5After passing of resolution → VP stand removed from his office

No VP has been removed so far.

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Conclusion

No VP has been removed so far.

7 words

Directly references Article 63
Covers both roles as President substitute and Rajya Sabha chairman
Discusses importance of continuity and decorum
Comprehensive coverage of VP's roles in Rajya Sabha
Discusses procedural functions
Addresses neutrality requirement
Mentions special powers like casting vote
Provides clear step-by-step removal procedure
Specifies numerical requirements (50 members)
Mentions quorum requirements
Notes absence of precedent

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Topper

Astha Jain

AIR 92025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Constitutional Posts and Bodies

Vice-President

Role and Removal

Writing Stats

277

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Discuss the role of the Vice-President of India as the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.

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