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| What is Article 90 of Indian constitution ? |
Article 90 of the Indian Constitution deals with the vacation, resignation, and removal of the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
📜 Text of Article 90 (Simplified)
The office of the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha becomes vacant in the following ways:
🔹 (a) If He Resigns
By writing to the Chairman (Vice-President of India).
🔹 (b) If He Ceases to Be a Member
If the Deputy Chairman is no longer a member of the Rajya Sabha, he automatically loses his office.
🔹 (c) If Removed by a Resolution
The Rajya Sabha may remove the Deputy Chairman by passing a resolution supported by a majority of all members of the House.
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14 days' notice must be given before moving such a resolution.
✅ Summary of Article 90
| Way Deputy Chairman Vacates Office | Description |
|---|---|
| Resignation | By giving a letter to the Chairman (Vice-President) |
| Disqualification / Term Ends | Automatically vacates if no longer a Rajya Sabha member |
| Removal by Resolution | By majority of all members of Rajya Sabha with 14 days’ notice |
🧾 Example
If the Deputy Chairman:
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Resigns in writing → Office becomes vacant
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Loses seat in Rajya Sabha → Loses position automatically
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Is removed through proper vote → Must step down
📌 Key Point
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The Vice-President, who is the Chairman of Rajya Sabha, does not have the power to remove the Deputy Chairman.
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Only the Rajya Sabha members can do so through a special resolution.
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