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प्रश्न
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.
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उत्तर
Four special powers of the Rajya Sabha are:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Notes
Students should refer to the answer according to their questions.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Name the bill that cannot originate in the Rajya Sabha.
How long can the Rajya Sabha retain the money bill sent by the Lok Sabha?
Who is the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?
The Rajya Sabha is the second chamber of the Indian Parliament and represents the interest of the States. In this context explain the following:
It's composition
With reference to the Indian Parliament, explain the following:
The composition of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.
Name the body which elects the Rajya Sabha members.
Mention the maximum number of members in the Rajya Sabha.
Why cannot the Rajya Sabha be dissolved?
How are members to the Rajya Sabha elected?
What are the qualifications of the members of the Rajya Sabha?
