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| What is Article 92 of indian constitution ? |
Article 92 of the Indian Constitution deals with the procedure to be followed in the Rajya Sabha when both the offices of Chairman (Vice-President) and Deputy Chairman are vacant.
📜 Text of Article 92 (Simplified)
🔹 Clause (1): Temporary Chairman
While the offices of both the Chairman and Deputy Chairman are vacant, the Rajya Sabha shall choose one of its members to perform the duties of the Chairman.
✅ That member will act as temporary presiding officer until:
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A new Chairman (Vice-President) is elected, or
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A new Deputy Chairman is elected
🔹 Clause (2): Powers of Temporary Chairman
The member so chosen will have all the powers of the Chairman when presiding.
✅ But they will not cease to be a regular member of the Rajya Sabha during that time.
✅ Key Points of Article 92
| Situation | Provision |
|---|---|
| Both Chairman and Deputy Chairman vacant | Rajya Sabha elects a member to act as temporary presiding officer |
| Powers of that member | Same as the Chairman while presiding |
| Membership status | Continues to be a normal Rajya Sabha member during that period |
🧾 Example
Suppose:
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The Vice-President's term ends and
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The Deputy Chairman resigns or is removed —
→ In that case, the Rajya Sabha must elect one of its members to preside over proceedings until the vacancies are filled.
📌 Summary of Article 92
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Applies when | Both Chairman and Deputy Chairman posts are vacant |
| Action taken | Rajya Sabha elects a member to act as Chairman |
| Powers | Temporary presiding member gets all powers of Chairman |
| Membership continues | Does not lose regular membership of Rajya Sabha |
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