Harivansh Gets Third Term as Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman

Why in News?

Harivansh Narayan Singh has been elected unopposed as the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha for a third consecutive term. This marks a historic moment as he becomes the first nominated member to hold this position.

Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha 

The Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is a constitutional position established under Article 89 of the Indian Constitution. Unlike the Chairman (the Vice-President), who is an ex-officio presiding officer and not a member of the House, the Deputy Chairman is elected by the Rajya Sabha from amongst its own members

• Election: Members of the Rajya Sabha elect the Deputy Chairman from among themselves by a simple majority (majority of members present and voting).
• Tenure: The term is generally co-terminus with their membership in the Rajya Sabha (usually 6 years).
• Vacation of Office: According to Article 90, the office becomes vacant if the holder:
  • Ceases to be a member of the Rajya Sabha.
  • Resigns by writing to the Chairman.
  • Is removed by a resolution passed by an effective majority (majority of all the then members) after a 14-day notice

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