Q. Which of the following statements with reference to the panel of Vice Chairperson in Rajya Sabha is/ are incorrect?
1. The Constitution provides for the nomination of a panel of Vice Chairpersons.
2. A member from the panel presides over the house when the office of the Chairman or deputy Chairman is vacant.
3. A member from the panel has same power as that of Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
4. A member from the panel remains in office for a term of 6 years.
Select the correct option using the code given below:
Exp) Option d is the correct answer.
Statement 1 is incorrect: Under the Rules of Rajya Sabha, the Chairman nominates from amongst the members a panel of vice-chairpersons.
Statement 2 is incorrect: It must be emphasized here that a member of the panel of vice-chairpersons cannot preside over the House, when the office of the Chairman or the Deputy Chairman is vacant. During such time, the Chairman’s duties are to be performed by such member of the House as the president may appoint for the purpose.
Statement 3 is incorrect: Member from the panel of vice chairperson has the same powers as the Chairman when so presiding.
Statement 4 is incorrect: A member of Vice Chairperson remains in office until a new panel of Vice Chairpersons is nominated in the Rajya Sabha.
