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| What is Article 64 of Indian constitution |
Article 64 of the Indian Constitution describes the primary role of the Vice-President of India as the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (Council of States).
📜 Text of Article 64 (Simplified)
"The Vice-President shall be ex officio Chairman of the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) and shall not hold any other office of profit."
✅ Explanation of Article 64
| Term/Clause | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Ex officio Chairman | By virtue of being Vice-President, he/she automatically becomes the Chairman of Rajya Sabha. No separate election for this role. |
| Presides over Rajya Sabha | The Vice-President chairs sessions, maintains order, and ensures smooth functioning of the Rajya Sabha. |
| No other office of profit | The Vice-President cannot hold any other salaried government position (to maintain neutrality and fairness). |
🏛️ Functions of the Vice-President as Rajya Sabha Chairman
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Maintains order and discipline in the House
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Decides on points of order and procedural issues
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Can cast a deciding vote in case of a tie
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Ensures parliamentary decorum
📌 Note: Unlike the Speaker of Lok Sabha, the Vice-President is not a member of the Rajya Sabha.
📌 Summary of Article 64
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Position established | Vice-President is Chairman of Rajya Sabha |
| Role | Presides over and conducts business in Rajya Sabha |
| Additional employment | Cannot hold any office of profit |
| Election | Elected as Vice-President → Automatically becomes Rajya Sabha Chairman |
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