The Vice-President to be ex officio Chairman of the Council of States
Article 64 — The Vice-President to be ex officio Chairman of the Council of States
States.—The Vice-President shall be ex officio Chairman of the Council of the States and shall not hold any other office of profit:
Provided that during any period when the Vice-President acts as President or discharges the functions of the President under article 65, he shall not perform the duties of the office of Chairman of the Council of States and shall not be entitled to any salary or allowance payable to the Chairman of the Council of States under article 97.
Plain English Summary
This article states that the Vice-President of India automatically becomes the Chairman of the Council of States. However, if the Vice-President is acting as the President, they cannot simultaneously hold the role of Chairman of the Council of States and will not receive any related salary or allowances.
Key Points
- The Vice-President is automatically the Chairman of the Council of States.
- The Vice-President cannot hold any other paid office.
- If the Vice-President is acting as President, they are relieved of the duties of the Chairman of the Council of States and cannot claim the associated salary.
Why It Matters
This article clarifies the constitutional position of the Vice-President regarding the Council of States, ensuring clear separation of roles when the Vice-President performs the role of the President.
Landmark Judgements
No major landmark judgements.