History & Civics
The election of the Vice-President shall be indirect and not many functions are attached to the office of the Vice-President as such. In this context answer the following questions:
(a) Mr. K. Mohanty is not legally eligible for election as Vice-President, even though he -
- is a Citizen of India,
- has completed the age of thirty-two years, and
- is qualified for election as a Member of the Rajya Sabha.
In view of these facts mention why he is not eligible for election as Vice-President.
(b) What are the three main functions of the Vice-President as the Ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?
(c) Mention any three situations when the Vice-President shall take over the Office of the President of India.
(d) What is the effect of Vice-President's 'Casting Vote' as Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?
Or
When can the Vice-President give a Casting Vote and what is the effect of such a vote?
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Answer
(a) Mr. K. Mohanty is not eligible for election as Vice-President because his age is less than thirty five years.
(b) The normal function of the Vice-President is to act as the Ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. As Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, he-
- regulates debates and proceedings of the House and decides the order of speeches
- decides the admissibility of a resolution or of questions
- may suspend or adjourn the business of the House in case of grave disorder.
(c) The Vice-President will take over the office of the President normally under these situations:
- Death of the President
- Resignation of the President
- When President, owing to absence, illness or any other cause, is unable to discharge his functions.
(d) The Vice-President (as Chairman of the Rajya Sabha) shall not vote in the first instance.
- He is entitled to vote only when there is a tie, i.e., in case of an equality of votes for and against a proposal.
- Such vote is called Casting Vote.
- This Vote decides whether or not the Bill or the Resolution will be passed.
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