When does the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha vacate his office?

A member holding office as Deputy Chairman of the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) shall vacate his office if he ceases to be a member of the Council. He may resign by writing under his hand addressed to the Chairman. He may also be removed by a resolution of the Council passed by a majority of all the then members of the Council.

Can the Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha be removed from office?

Yes. The Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha may be removed from office by a resolution of the Council of States passed by a majority of all the then members of the Council.

What powers does Article 3 of the Indian Constitution give to Parliament?

Article 3 of the Indian Constitution empowers Parliament to form new states and alter existing states by a simple majority. Parliament may form a new State by separation or union of territories, increase or diminish the area of a State, alter the boundaries of a State, and alter the name of a State.

Which provisions are not covered under Article 3 of the Indian Constitution?

Abolishing a State completely and altering the representation of States in the Rajya Sabha are not covered under Article 3 of the Indian Constitution.

Who presents supplementary, additional or excess grants in Parliament?

The President of India causes to be laid before both Houses of Parliament the statement of supplementary, additional or excess grants when the amount authorized for a service is insufficient or when excess expenditure has been incurred during a financial year.

Under which Article are supplementary and excess grants provided?

Supplementary, additional and excess grants are provided under Article 115 of the Indian Constitution when expenditure exceeds the amount authorized under Article 114.

How can the Chairman or a member of a Public Service Commission be removed?

Under Article 317 of the Indian Constitution, the Chairman or any member of a Public Service Commission can be removed by an order of the President on the ground of misbehaviour after the Supreme Court, upon reference made by the President, conducts an inquiry in accordance with Article 145.

Can Parliament remove the Chairman of a Public Service Commission by special majority?

No. The Chairman or member of a Public Service Commission cannot be removed by Parliament through a special majority. Removal can only be done by the President after a Supreme Court inquiry under Article 317.

What is the duration of a Panchayat under the Indian Constitution?

Every Panchayat shall continue for five years from the date appointed for its first meeting, unless sooner dissolved under any law in force.

If a Panchayat is dissolved before completing five years, will the new Panchayat get a fresh five-year term?

No. A Panchayat constituted upon dissolution before the expiration of its duration shall continue only for the remainder of the period for which the dissolved Panchayat would have continued.

What is the minimum age qualification for Panchayat elections?

A person shall not be disqualified on the ground that he is less than twenty-five years of age if he has attained the age of twenty-one years for Panchayat elections, subject to State laws.

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