Consider the following statements: 1. The Vice-President of Inda discharges the duties of both the Vice-President and Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha. 2. The resolution to remove the Vice-President of India lapses when the session is prorogued. 3. The Constitution of India bars the Chairman from presiding over proceedings while a resolution for their removal is under consideration. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The Vice-President of Inda discharges the duties of both the Vice-President and Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha.
2.The resolution to remove the Vice-President of India lapses when the session is prorogued.
3.The Constitution of India bars the Chairman from presiding over proceedings while a resolution for their removal is under consideration.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 1 and 2 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 2 and 3 only

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanations –

Statements 1 and 3 are correct. The Vice-President of India serves as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, meaning he performs duties associated with both roles simultaneously. Article 92 of the Indian Constitution specifies that the Chairman (Vice-President) cannot preside over a session when a resolution for their removal is being considered.

Statement 2 is incorrect. A resolution for removing the Vice-President does not automatically lapse upon prorogation of the session. It can be carried over to the next session if necessary.

Source: The Hindu

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