Shri Biswajit Daimary, an elected Member of the Council of States Rajya Sabha representing

## Report on Rajya Sabha Secretariat Notifications - May 12, 2021 **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes notifications issued by the Rajya Sabha Secretariat on May 12, 2021, regarding changes in the composition of the Council of States (Rajya Sabha). The notifications detail the acceptance of resignations of three members and the passing away of one member, resulting in vacancies in the Rajya Sabha. The report aims to provide a clear overview of these changes and their implications based solely on the provided text. **2. Introduction:** The purpose of this report is to provide an informative analysis of notifications published by the Rajya Sabha Secretariat on May 12, 2021, concerning changes in the membership of the Rajya Sabha. This analysis is based exclusively on the content of the provided text. **3. Policy Overview:** This document concerns notifications relating to changes in the composition of the Rajya Sabha. The core objective, as inferred from the text, is to officially record and communicate the resignations and passing of Rajya Sabha members, thereby acknowledging the resulting vacancies. **4. Background and Rationale:** The notifications address the necessity of formally acknowledging and documenting changes in the composition of the Rajya Sabha due to resignations and the death of a member. This is essential for maintaining accurate records of parliamentary representation and facilitating subsequent actions, such as filling the vacant seats. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This document details *amendments* to the existing composition of the Rajya Sabha. The specific changes introduced are: * **Resignation of Shri Biswajit Daimary:** An elected member representing the State of Assam, resigned his seat with effect from May 10, 2021. * **Resignation of Shri K.P. Munusamy:** An elected member representing the State of Tamil Nadu, resigned his seat with effect from May 7, 2021. * **Passing of Dr. Raghunath Mohapatra:** A Nominated Member of the Council of States, passed away on May 9, 2021, resulting in a vacant seat from that date. * **Resignation of Shri R. Vaithilingam:** An elected member representing the State of Tamil Nadu, resigned his seat with effect from May 7, 2021. The impact of these changes is to reduce the number of occupied seats in the Rajya Sabha. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** Based on the text, the direct stakeholders affected include: * The Rajya Sabha itself. * The State of Assam and Tamil Nadu due to the vacancies in representation. * The Election Commission of India (implied, as they will likely need to organize elections to fill the vacancies for elected members). * Political parties who may be considering candidates to fill the vacant seats. * Citizens of Assam and Tamil Nadu. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible agency:** Rajya Sabha Secretariat, responsible for issuing the notifications and maintaining records. * **Timelines:** The notifications specify the effective dates of the resignations and the date of the passing of Dr. Mohapatra. * **Procedures:** The text indicates the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha accepted the resignations. The exact process for filling the vacancies is not detailed in this document. However, it can be inferred that the Election Commission would be involved in organizing elections where applicable. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The immediate impact of these changes is the creation of vacancies in the Rajya Sabha, which need to be filled. The intended outcome of the notifications is to formally acknowledge these changes and initiate the process of addressing the vacancies, ensuring continued representation of the concerned states and categories within the Council of States. This will likely trigger the filling of vacancies through either election or nomination as applicable, to restore full representation. **9. Conclusion:** The Rajya Sabha Secretariat notifications of May 12, 2021, are significant as they formally document changes in the composition of the Rajya Sabha due to resignations and the passing of a member. These notifications are crucial for maintaining accurate records and initiating the process of filling the resulting vacancies, ensuring the continued effective functioning and representation within the Council of States. The vacancies create an opportunity for new members to be elected or nominated, potentially shifting the political dynamics within the Rajya Sabha.

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