Subject: Polity
The Vice-President has a dual role. Primarily, he/she acts as the ex officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, where he/she is responsible for maintaining order, conducting debates, and ensuring the smooth functioning of the House. This role is critical in upholding parliamentary decorum and procedural correctness.
Additionally, the Vice-President steps in as the acting President in situations where the President is unable to discharge the duties of the office, such as during a vacancy, illness, or other temporary incapacitation. This function underscores the importance of the office in ensuring continuity of executive authority.
These roles are elaborated in Polity by Laxmikant, which emphasizes the constitutional safeguards and responsibilities entrusted to the Vice-President in the Indian federal structure.