Election of the Vice-President
- Is elected by all members of both
Houses of Parliament in accordance with proportional representation
- The name of the candidate must be
proposed and seconded by at least 25 members
- All election disputes are decided
by the Supreme Court
- Holds office for 5 years. Is
eligible for re-election
- Oath of office administered by the
President
Powers and functions
of the Vice-President
- Is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha,
but is not a member of the same
- Has no right to vote except in a
tie
- All bills, resolutions, motions and
questions in the Rajya Sabha can be taken up only with the consent of the
VP
- Acts as the chief spokesperson of
the Rajya Sabha
- Functions as Acting President if
required. Can do so for a maximum of 6 months, and then a new President
must be elected
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