The functions of the vice president are explained as below.
1. Ex – Officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha : The vice president of India performs as an ex-officio chairman of the Rajya Sabha. He is empowered to preside over the meetings of Rajya Sabha. He can adjourn the house or suspend its sitting in the event of the absence of a quorum.
2. Acting President of India: The vice president is permitted to work as an acting president when the office of the president is vacant by reason of *****, resignation, removal. At that time the vice president can claim all the benefits of the office of the president. He will be in that office until a new president is elected:
