What is the maximum strength of the RajyaSabha envisaged by the Constitution ?
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Constitutional Provisions relating to Rajya Sabha. Article 80 of the Constitution lays down the maximum strength of Rajya Sabha as 250, out of which 12 members are nominated by the President and 238 are representatives of the States and of the two Union Territories.
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1. The maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha envisaged by the Article 80 of the Constitution is 250 which is made up by-
(i) 12 members nominated by the President, and
(ii) 238 representative of the States and of the Union Territories, and
2. The present strength of Rajya Sabha, however, is 245, out of which 233 are representatives of the States and Union territories of Delhi and Puducherry and 12 are nominated by the President.
3. The members nominated by the President are persons having special knowledge or practical experience in respect of such matters as literature, science, art and social service.
(i) 12 members nominated by the President, and
(ii) 238 representative of the States and of the Union Territories, and
2. The present strength of Rajya Sabha, however, is 245, out of which 233 are representatives of the States and Union territories of Delhi and Puducherry and 12 are nominated by the President.
3. The members nominated by the President are persons having special knowledge or practical experience in respect of such matters as literature, science, art and social service.
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