Question

Mention four special powers of the Rajya Sabha.

What are the powers of the Rajya Sabha? Describe the legislative and financial powers of the Rajya Sabha.

What are the powers of the Rajya Sabha? Describe the legislative and financial powers of the Rajya Sabha.

Answer 1

Four special powers of the Rajya Sabha are:

1. The proclamation of emergency by the President is passed by the Rajya Sabha if the Lok Sabha is not in session or has been dissolved.
2. The Rajya Sabha enjoys equal powers with the Lok Sabha in matters like amendment of the constitution, election and impeachment of the President, Vice President and Judges of the Supreme Court and High Court.
3. No laws on any subjects of the State list can be made by the Lok Sabha without a 2/3rd majority of the Rajya Sabha.
4. The approval of Rajya Sabha is necessary in case of creating one or more all India services common to the Union as well as the States.
5. Unlike the Lok Sabha, the Rajya Sabha is permanent and cannot be dissolved. Every two years, one-third of its members retire, ensuring that the legislative process continues.