How is the Vice-President involved with the Council of States?
The Vice-President of India is involved with the Council of States as he serves as an ex officio Chairman of the Council. However, during any period when the Vice-President acts as President or discharges the functions of the President under Article 65, he shall not perform the duties of the office of Chairman of the Council of States and shall not be entitled to any salary or allowance payable to the Chairman of the Council of States under Article 97.