Consider the following statements regarding the Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha: 1. The Deputy Chairman addresses his resignation letter to the Chairman of Rajya Sabha. 2. The Deputy Chairman holds office as a subordinate officer to the Chairman of Rajya Sabha. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Parliament, Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha & Legislative Procedure — question ID 885
Options
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Explanation
Statement 1 is correct: The Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha resigns by writing to the Chairman. Statement 2 is incorrect: The Deputy Chairman is not subordinate to the Chairman; he is directly responsible to the Rajya Sabha itself.