What is the role of Rajya Sabha?

LOK SABHA: Lok Sabha, as the name itself signifies, is the body of representatives of the people. Its members are directly elected, once in every five years by the eligible population . The minimum qualifying age for membership of the house is 25 years. The present membership of Lok Sabha is 545. RAJYA SABHA: Rajya Sabha is the upper house of parliament having at most 250 members. Members of Rajya sabha are not elected by the people directly but indirectly by the Legislative Assemblies of the various states. No member of Rajya Sabha can be under 30 years of age. Twelve of Rajya Sabha members are nominated by the President from persons who have earned distinction in the fields of literature, art, science and social service. Rajya Sabha is a permanent body. It is not subject to dissolution but one-third of its members retire every two years. Functions of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha: The main function of both the Houses is to pass laws. Every bill has to be passed by both the houses and assented to by the President before it becomes law. The decision is taken on subjects like defense, banking, coinage, transport, railways, budget, excise and custom duties etc. These are generally known as principle union subjects. Besides passing laws, Parliament can by means of resolutions, motions for adjournment, discussions and questions addressed by members to Ministers exercise control over the administration of the country and safeguard people's liberties. Vidhan sabha: The Vidhan Sabha or the Legislative Assembly, is the lower house (in states with bicameral) or the sole house (inunicameral states) of the state legislature in the different states of india.Members of a Vidhan Sabha are direct representatives of the people of the particular state as they are directly elected by an electorate consisting of all citizens above the age of 18 of that state. Its maximum size as outlined in the constitution of India is not more than 500 members and not less than 60 members, although exceptions exist( e.g: Goa, Sikkim, Mizoram etc).Each Vidhan Sabha assembles for a five-year term, after which all seats are up for election. Powers of Vidhan sabha: A "motion of no confidence" against the government in the state can only be introduced in the Vidhan sabha. If it is passed by a majority vote, then the chief minister and his council of ministers must collectively resign.A money bill can only be introduced in Vidhan sabha. In bicameral jurisdictions, after it is passed in the Vidhan sabha,it is sent to the Vidhan parishad (union council or the upper house) then finally to governor of the state. read less