The Vice-President draws powers from Article 63 and serves as ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha under Article 64.
Removal Process:
Governed by Article 67.
Requires a resolution in the Rajya Sabha passed by a majority and then “agreed to” by the Lok Sabha.
14-day notice is mandatory before moving the resolution.
Approval Requirements:
Resolution needs a simple majority in both Houses to pass and implement.
The Vice-President can resign mid-term by submitting a resignation letter to the President.
Will the Motion Be Taken Up?:
Unlikely in Current Session:
The Winter Session ends on December 20, which is less than the required 14-day notice period.
In 2020, a similar motion against Deputy Chairman Harivansh was dismissed due to this requirement.
Even if the motion is taken up, it is unlikely to succeed as the Opposition lacks the numbers for its passage.
The motion appears to be more of a symbolic protest against the Vice President’s alleged partisan actions.
A constitutional resolution does not lapse when a session is prorogued.
It can be taken up in the next session or a special session.
Can the Vice President Preside Over the Motion?:
Under Article 92, the Chairman (or Deputy Chairman) cannot preside over proceedings when a resolution for their removal is under consideration.
The Chairperson may speak and participate in discussions but is barred from voting on the resolution or related matters.
Acceptance of the motion lies with Deputy Chairperson Harivansh Narayan Singh for the process to proceed.
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