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How can a member of Rajya Sabha be disqualified?
A person would be ineligible for being a Member of the Rajya Sabha if the person: Holds any office of profit under the Government of India (other than an office permitted by Parliament of India by law). Is of unsound mind. Is an undischarged insolvent.
Who can dissolve Rajya Sabha?
Rajya Sabha is a permanent body and is not subject to dissolution. However, one third of the members retire every second year, and are replaced by newly elected members. Each member is elected for a term of six years. The Vice President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
How can the Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha be removed?
Deputy chairman of Rajya is removed by passing a resolution in Rajya Sabha by majority of all members. Before introduction of removal resolution, 14 days notice is required. Lok Sabha has no role in removal of deputy chairman unlike removal of Rajya Sabha chairman where Lok Sabha also needs to agreed by simple majority. Thank you!
How many members are there in Rajya Sabha?
The Rajya Sabha should consist of not more than 250 members – 238 members representing the States and Union Territories, and 12 members nominated by the President. What are the advantages of Rajya Sabha?
How is the representation of States in Rajya Sabha decided?
Representation of States in Rajya Sabha: 1 Members are elected by the elected members of state legislative assemblies 2 Election Principle used – Proportional Representation by means of Single Transferable Vote 3 The population of the state is a factor that decides the representation of states in Rajya Sabha
What is the difference between Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha?
Rajya Sabha is one of those two houses, i.e. the upper house of the Parliament. The other house is the Lok Sabha (Lower House of the Parliament.) (You may check the differences between Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha in the linked article.)