Who presides over the proceedings of the Rajya Sabha in the absence of both the Chairman and the Deputy Chairman?
Ans: Under Rule 8 the Chairman, Rajya Sabha nominates six members on the panel of Vice-Chairmen, one of whom presides over the House in the absence of both the Chairman and the Deputy Chairman. When neither the Chairman nor the Deputy Chairman and none of the Vice Chairmen is present to preside, the House may decide about any other member present to preside.