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Q47 (CDS-II/2019) Polity & Governance › Parliament › Powers of houses Answer Verified

Rajya Sabha has exclusive juris- diction in-

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The Rajya Sabha possesses certain exclusive or special powers that are not shared with the Lok Sabha, reflecting its role as the representative body of the States in the Indian federal system [3]. Under Article 249 of the Constitution, the Rajya Sabha can pass a resolution, supported by not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting, declaring that it is necessary or expedient in the national interest for Parliament to make laws with respect to any matter enumerated in the State List [1]. Once such a resolution is passed, Parliament becomes competent to legislate on that specific subject for the whole or any part of India [4]. Other exclusive powers include authorizing the creation of new All-India Services under Article 312 and initiating the removal of the Vice-President [3]. In contrast, matters like creating new states, declaring war, or financial emergencies involve both Houses of Parliament.

Sources

  1. [3] Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 14: Federal System > DB Parliament's Authority Over State List > p. 141
  2. [1] Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 23: Parliament > Special Powers of Ra;ya Sabha > p. 260
  3. [4] Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 74: Public Services > All-India Services > p. 545
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