Topics Covered: Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies.
No-confidence motion against RS Deputy Chairman:
Context:
Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu has rejected the no-confidence motion moved by the Opposition against the Deputy Chairman Harivansh saying that it is “not admissible under the rules”.
- A no-confidence motion against the Deputy Chairman is a first in parliament and the convention is that Mr Singh should not preside over house sessions till the matter is settled.
What’s the issue?
- Opposition parties have accused Deputy Chairman of violating the parliamentary procedures in trying to pass the farm sector Bills in haste, circumventing all demands for proper voting.
- They also say that the Deputy Chairman did not allow points of order to be raised and did not allow large numbers of members of Rajya Sabha, from diverse political parties, to even speak against farm bills.
Deputy Chairman:
Rajya Sabha elects a Deputy Chairman to perform the functions of the Chairman in case of a vacancy in the office of the Chairman or when the Vice-President is acting as or discharging the functions of the President.
More about Deputy Chairman, his powers and functions:
https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/09/09/deputy-chairman-of-rajya-sabha/.
Removal:
He may be removed from office by a resolution of Rajya Sabha moved after fourteen days notice of the intention to move the resolution and passed by a majority of all the then members of the House.
InstaLinks:
Prelims Link:
- Eligibility for the post of deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
- Article 89 of the Indian Constitution is related to?
- When the Deputy Chairman has to vacate his office?
- Powers and functions.
- About the Panel of Vice-Chairmen.
- What is point of order?
Mains Link:
Discuss how the Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha is elected.
Sources: the Hindu.
