Consider the following statements regarding Panel of Vice Chairpersons of Rajya Sabha 1 Under the Re...........

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Consider the following statements regarding Panel of Vice-Chairpersons of Rajya Sabha:

1. Under the Representation of People Act, the Chairman nominates from amongst the members a panel of vicechairpersons.

2. Any one of them can preside over the House in the absence of the Chairman or the Deputy Chairman.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect: Under the Rules of Rajya Sabha, the Chairman nominates from amongst the members a panel of vice-chairpersons. Supplementary notes: Panel of Vice-Chairpersons of Rajya Sabha

Under the Rules of Rajya Sabha, the Chairman nominates from amongst the members a panel of vice-chairpersons.

Any one of them can preside over the House in the absence of the Chairman or the Deputy Chairman.

He has the same powers as the Chairman when so presiding.

He holds offi ce until a new panel of vicechairpersons is nominated.

When a member of the panel of vicechairpersons is also not present, any other person as determined by the House acts as the Chairman.

It must be emphasised here that a member of the panel of vicechairpersons cannot preside over the House, when the office of the Chairman or the Deputy Chairman is vacant.

During such time, the Chairman’s duties are to be performed by such member of the House as the president may appoint for the purpose.

The elections are held, as soon as possible, to fill the vacant posts.