Tenure, Resignation, and Removal of the Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Official heading: “Vacation and resignation of, and removal from, the office of Deputy Chairman”
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- The Constitution of India (as on 1 May 2026)
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- Part V, Article 90, printed page 41
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1. In One Sentence
Article 90 provides that the Deputy Chairman of the Council of States vacates office upon ceasing to be an MP, may resign by writing to the Chairman, or may be removed by a resolution on fourteen days’ notice.
2. What It Means in Everyday Language
Article 90 governs the termination of tenure for the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha through three mechanisms: vacation, resignation, and removal.
Under clause (a), the Deputy Chairman automatically vacates office if they cease to be a member of the Council of States (for instance, upon the expiration of their six-year term as an MP).
Under clause (b), they may resign at any time by writing under their hand addressed to the Chairman. Under clause (c), they may be removed from office by a resolution passed by a majority of all the then members of the Council (an effective majority), provided at least fourteen days’ advance notice of the intention to move the resolution has been given.
3. Practical Illustrative Example
A Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha reaches the end of their six-year term as an MP and is not immediately re-elected.
4. Important Limits, Qualifications & Exceptions
Article 90 defines the tenure limits, resignation channel, and removal rules for the Deputy Chairman.
- Automatic vacation upon loss of Rajya Sabha membership.
- Resignation tendered in writing directly to the Chairman.
- Removal requires an effective majority (majority of all then members) of the Council.
- Mandatory 14-day notice requirement safeguards against surprise removal motions.
5. Operative Constitutional Text
6. Sources & Historical Assembly Deliberations
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- •Government of India (Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice) • Part V, Article 90, printed page 41 • Human source-link check pending
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