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What is Article 89 of Indian constitution ?| Article 89 of the Indian Constitution defines the leadership of the Rajya Sabha (Council of States) — specifically, the Chairman and the Deputy Chairman.

What is Article 89 of Indian constitution ?


 Article 89 of the Indian Constitution defines the leadership of the Rajya Sabha (Council of States) — specifically, the Chairman and the Deputy Chairman.


📜 Text of Article 89 (Simplified)

🔹 Clause (1): Chairman of Rajya Sabha

The Vice-President of India shall be the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.

  • This means the Vice President automatically becomes the presiding officer of the Rajya Sabha.


🔹 Clause (2): Deputy Chairman

The Rajya Sabha shall elect a Deputy Chairman from among its members.

  • The Deputy Chairman presides over the House in the absence of the Chairman (Vice-President).


Key Points of Article 89

Position Details
Chairman The Vice-President of India
Role Presides over Rajya Sabha sessions
Deputy Chairman Elected by Rajya Sabha members from among themselves
Deputy’s Role Presides in absence of the Chairman

🧾 Example

  • Jagdeep Dhankhar (as of 2024) is the Vice-President and hence the Chairman of Rajya Sabha.

  • If he's unavailable, the Deputy Chairman, elected from the Rajya Sabha, conducts proceedings.


🔍 What "Ex-Officio" Means

  • The term “ex-officio” means by virtue of one’s office.

  • So, the Vice President doesn’t need to be elected separately to be Chairman — it’s part of his Vice Presidential duties.


📌 Summary of Article 89

Feature Description
Chairman of Rajya Sabha Vice-President of India (ex-officio)
Deputy Chairman Elected by Rajya Sabha members
Function To preside over Rajya Sabha proceedings
In Chairman’s absence Deputy Chairman presides over the House