What is panel of Vice-Chairpersons of Rajya Sabha?

Q.  Which of the following is/are true?

1) Secretary General of the Secretariat of each house of the Parliament is appointed by the presiding officer of the house.
2) Member of the panel of vice-chairpersons cannot preside over the House, when the office of the Chairman or the Deputy Chairman is vacant.

- Published on 02 Mar 17

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

ANSWER: Both 1 and 2
 
    Panel of Vice-Chairpersons of Rajya Sabha -

  • Under the Rules of Rajya Sabha, the Chairman nominates from amongst the members a panel of Vice-Chairpersons.

  • Any one of them can preside over the House in the absence of the Chairman or the Deputy Chairman.

  • He has the same powers as the Chairman when so presiding.

  • He holds office until a new panel of vice-chairpersons is nominated.

  • When a member of the panel of vice-chairpersons is also not present, any other person as determined by the House acts as the Chairman.

  • 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.

  • The elections are held, as soon as possible, to fill the vacant posts.

  • Secretariat of Parliament -

  • Each House of Parliament has separate secretarial staff of its own, though there can be some posts common to both the Houses.

  • Their recruitment and service conditions are regulated by Parliament.

  • The secretariat of each House is headed by a secretary-general.

  • He is a permanent officer and is appointed by the presiding officer of the House.

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