Removal Procedure of the Vice President of India
Step 1: Resolution in Rajya Sabha
The Rajya Sabha (Upper House) starts the process.
A resolution to remove the VP must be introduced in RS only.
🌟 Vice President of India – Removal Procedure (Simple Explanation) 🧠 First, remember: The Vice President is the second-highest constitutional office in India (after the President). He is also the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (Upper House) . Now, let’s understand how he can be removed from office. 🪜 Step-by-step Procedure to Remove the Vice President ✅ Step 1: Resolution in Rajya Sabha The Rajya Sabha (Upper House) starts the process. A resolution (proposal) to remove the Vice President must be introduced in the Rajya Sabha Only. ✍️ Step 2: 14 days’ Notice Before the resolution is taken up, at least 14 days' notice must be given. This means MPs have to inform in advance that they want to bring a removal motion. 👥 Step 3: Support of Majority in Rajya Sabha The resolution must be passed by a majority of all members of the Rajya Sabha . This is called the effective majority (more on that below). 🏛️ Step 4: Simple Majority in Lok Sabha After Rajya Sabha passes the resolution, it goes to t…