The Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Council of States
Article 89 — The Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Council of States
The Vice- President of India shall be ex officio Chairman of the Council of States. (2) The Council of States shall, as soon as may be, choose a member of the Council to be Deputy Chairman thereof and, so often as the office of Deputy Chairman becomes vacant, the Council shall choose another member to be Deputy Chairman thereof.
Plain English Summary
The Vice-President of India automatically serves as the Chairman of the Council of States. The Council itself is responsible for selecting a Deputy Chairman, and if that position becomes vacant, the Council will choose another member to fill it.
Key Points
- The Vice-President is the automatic Chairman of the Council of States.
- The Council of States has the power to select a Deputy Chairman.
- If the Deputy Chairman's post becomes empty, the Council must appoint a new person to fill that role.
Why It Matters
This article establishes the leadership structure for the Council of States, ensuring there is always a designated Chairman and Deputy Chairman to manage its functions.
Landmark Judgements
No major landmark judgements.