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Home The Constitution Part V Article 90
Art. 90 Part V: The Union

Vacation and Resignation of, and Removal From, the Office of Deputy Chairman

Exact text — Constitution of India

A member holding office as Deputy Chairman of the Council of States—(a) shall vacate his office if he ceases to be a member of the Council; (b) may at any time, by writing under his hand addressed to the Chairman, resign his office; and (c) may be removed from his office by a resolution of the Council passed by a majority of all the then members of the Council: Provided that no resolution for the purpose of clause (c) shall be moved unless at least fourteen days' notice has been given of the intention to move the resolution.

In Plain English

What this Article actually means

This Article covers how a Deputy Chairman's tenure ends — automatically if they lose their Rajya Sabha membership, voluntarily through resignation, or by the House itself removing them through a majority resolution (with a mandatory 14-day advance notice requirement, ensuring the removal process isn't rushed or arbitrary).
Why This Matters To You

How it shows up in everyday life

This gives the Rajya Sabha itself real, direct control over its own Deputy Chairman's tenure — a structural safeguard ensuring this internally-elected position remains accountable to the House's own membership, not to any external authority.

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Frequently Asked

Quick answers about Article 90

Can the government simply remove a Deputy Chairman it's unhappy with?
No — removal requires a majority resolution of the House itself (with 14 days' notice), not a unilateral government or executive decision.
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The text above reproduces Article 90 of the Constitution of India as amended to date, for general educational reference. It is public-domain legislative text, but we recommend cross-checking the authoritative version at legislative.gov.in or india.gov.in before relying on it for a legal matter. The explanation, examples and FAQs are general information, not legal advice — consult a qualified advocate for guidance on your specific situation.