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State the power of Vice-President as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
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The Vice-President of the Indian Union acts as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
- In this capacity he regulates debates and proceedings of the House and decides the order of speeches.
- He decides the admissibility of a resolution or of questions.
- He may suspend or adjourn the business of the House in case of grave disorder.
- He issues directions to the chairmen of various committees in all matters relating to their working.
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