Part V: The Union
Chapter II: Parliament
Article 89: The Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Council of States
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Clause (1): The Vice-President of India shall be ex officio Chairman of the Council of States.
Clause (2): The Council of States shall, as soon as may be, choose a member of the Council to be Deputy Chairman thereof and, so often as the office of Deputy Chairman becomes vacant, the Council shall choose another member to be Deputy Chairman thereof.
Explanation
Article 89 of the Constitution of India establishes the positions of Chairman and Deputy Chairman in the Council of States (Rajya Sabha), marking essential leadership roles that guide the legislative activities of India’s upper house. The Vice-President of India serves as ex officio Chairman, and the Council elects a Deputy Chairman from its members. These roles ensure stable and effective leadership in the upper house of Parliament.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
The Chairman, who is the Vice-President of India, presides over sessions of the Rajya Sabha and ensures the proceedings follow the rules and decorum of the house.
The Deputy Chairman is elected by the members of the Rajya Sabha whenever the position becomes vacant. This election process is internal to the Council of States.