Limitations of Rajya Sabha Rule 267
- Context: Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan gave a detailed explanation on December 05, 2025 about the limitations of Rule 267.
- Under Rajya Sabha Rule 267, MPs can propose a resolution in the House.
- If a resolution is passed under this rule, the Rajya Sabha business will be adjourned for that day and a discussion on the specific resolution will be held.
- However, the approval of the Chairman of Rajya Sabha is required to implement this rule.
About Rajya Sabha Rule 267
- It was amended in the year 2000.
- Accordingly, only the matters already listed in the Rajya Sabha can be discussed under Rule 267.
- No other matters can be discussed.
- Only 3 notices were accepted under this rule between 1988 and 2000.
- Only 8 cases have been accepted unanimously under Rule 267 since 2000.
