Deputy Chairman Of The Rajya Sabha

Article 89 of the Constitution creates the position of Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha and directs the Rajya Sabha to choose one of its MPs to fill the position whenever it becomes vacant. The Deputy Chairman is chosen by the Rajya Sabha from among its members. The Rajya Sabha elects a new member to replace the vacant office of Deputy Chairman.

Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha

• According to Article 89 of the Constitution, Rajya Sabha must choose one of its MPs to serve as the Deputy Chairman whenever the position becomes open. This created the position of Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
• The Chairman's office's responsibilities are carried out by the Deputy Chairman:
  • Whenever the Chairman is not present.
  • When the vice president serves in the role of the president or carries out the president's duties.
  • When a House meeting is held without the vice president.
• He possesses all of the chairman's powers while doing his duties.
• The Deputy Chairman, like the Chairman, cannot use a first-round vote instead, he can only utilize a casting vote in the event of a tie.
• The Rajya Sabha chooses its own members to serve as the Deputy Chairman.
• The Rajya Sabha chooses a new member to replace the vacant position of Deputy Chairman.
• The Deputy Chairman resigns in writing to the Chairman, or the Deputy Chairman ceases to be a member of the Rajya Sabha.

Procedure for voting

• Any member may submit a motion to elect another member as the Deputy Chairman of the Council in writing to the Secretary-General on the date designated by the chairman. The motion must be seconded by a third member and include a statement from the member whose name is being proposed that he is willing to serve as Deputy Chairman if elected.
• When called upon, a member whose name is on the order of business may move or not move a motion. Motions that have been made and properly seconded should be brought up one at a time in the order they were made, and if necessary, divided.
• If a motion is approved, the person presiding must declare, without bringing up any other suggestions, that the member named in the motion is the Council's new Deputy Chairman.

Compensation and Benefits of the Deputy Chairman

• Like the Chairman, the Deputy Chairman is entitled to a regular salary and stipend.
• The amount taken from the Consolidated Fund of India is determined by Parliament.

Removal procedure for the deputy chairman:

• A measure approved by the house's whole membership (absolute majority).
• This kind of resolution can only be changed with 14 days' notice.
• In addition, even if he is present, the Deputy Chairman is not allowed to preside over a House meeting while the House is debating a resolution to remove him from office.

Conclusion

All references to the Chairman in these rules are deemed to refer to any such person presiding in such circumstances, whether it be the Deputy Chairman or another member qualified to do so under the Constitution or these rules. In such cases, the Deputy Chairman or other member has the same authority as the Chairman when presiding over the Council. Consequently, we can draw the conclusion that the Deputy Chairman is crucial to the operation of the Indian Parliament.