Impasse continues in Rajya Sabha, adjourned till 2 PM amid opposition protest

August 6, 2025 12:27 PM

Impasse continues in Rajya Sabha, adjourned till 2 PM amid opposition protest

The Rajya Sabha witnessed fresh disruptions on Wednesday after Deputy Chairman Harivansh declined to admit 35 notices submitted under Rule 267, prompting strong protests from Opposition members. The notices, which sought suspension of regular business to discuss urgent public issues — including electoral roll revisions and alleged exam irregularities — were rejected for not complying with procedural norms. “None of these notices adhere to the requirements of Rule 267 as enunciated in the...

Indiscriminate use of rule 267 on daily basis should be introspected: Rajya Sabha Chairman

September 16, 2024 5:20 PM

Indiscriminate use of rule 267 on daily basis should be introspected: Rajya Sabha Chairman

Rajya Sabha Chairman and Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Tuesday called for introspection among parliamentarians regarding the frequent use of Rule 267, terming it an "indiscriminate resort" to the provision. As the Upper House convened for its 265th session, Dhankhar announced the rejection of five notices filed under Rule 267, expressing concern over its liberal application. "Such a liberal use of Rule 267 is not doing any good to us," Dhankhar said, reminding members that the rule was las...