What is Article 91 of indian constitution ?| Article 91 of the Indian Constitution deals with the duties of the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha in the absence of the Chairman, and what happens if both are unavailable.

What is Article 91 of indian constitution ?

 Article 91 of the Indian Constitution deals with the duties of the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha in the absence of the Chairman, and what happens if both are unavailable.

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📜 Text of Article 91 (Simplified)

🔹 Clause (1): Deputy Chairman to Act as Chairman

When the Chairman (Vice-President of India) is absent or his office is vacant, the Deputy Chairman performs the duties of the Chairman.

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🔹 Clause (2): When Both Are Absent

If both the Chairman and Deputy Chairman are absent, any other member of the Rajya Sabha — chosen by the House under its rules of procedure — can act as the presiding officer.

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✅ Key Points of Article 91

Situation	Who Presides Over Rajya Sabha?
Chairman absent or office vacant	✅ Deputy Chairman
Both Chairman and Deputy absent	✅ A Member elected by Rajya Sabha (temporary)

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🧾 Example

• If the Vice-President is travelling abroad and Deputy Chairman is also not available, the Rajya Sabha can elect a senior member (like a panel member or senior MP) to conduct the session temporarily.

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📌 Summary of Article 91

Clause	Provision
91(1)	Deputy Chairman acts as Chairman in his absence or vacancy
91(2)	If both are absent, a Rajya Sabha member is selected to preside
Purpose	Ensures that Parliament functions smoothly, even without top officials

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