P.T. Usha chairs Rajya Sabha amid thumping by members
- February 10, 2023
- Posted by: OptimizeIAS Team
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P.T. Usha chairs Rajya Sabha amid thumping by members
Subject : Polity
Section: Parliament
Concept :
- PT Usha, nominated member of the Rajya sabha, presided over the proceedings of the Rajya Sabha in the absence of Chairman and Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankar.
- In December 2022, Usha became the first nominated member in the history of the Rajya Sabha to be included in the panel of vice-chairman of the House.
Panel of Vice-Chairpersons of Rajya Sabha
- The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha nominates a panel of vice-chairpersons from among the members, according to the Rajya Sabha Rules.
- In the absence of the Chairman or the Deputy Chairman, any of them can preside over the House.
- When presiding, he has the same powers as the Chairman. Until a new panel of vice-chairpersons is nominated, he remains in office.
- When a member of the panel of vice-chairpersons is also absent, the House appoints someone else to act as Chairman.
- It is important to note that while the Chairman or Deputy Chairman positions are vacant, a member of the panel of vice chairpersons cannot preside over the House.
- During that time, the Chairman’s responsibilities are to be carried out by any member of the House that the President may appoint for the purpose.
- To fill the vacated positions, elections are held as quickly as practicable.