Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha
| Leader of the House of Rajya Sabha | |
|---|---|
| Rājya Sabhā ke Sadana Netā | |
Logo of the Rajya Sabha | |
since 24 June 2024 | |
| Style | The Honourable |
| Type | Parliamentary Leader |
| Status | Parliamentary Chairman of the Majority Party |
| Abbreviation | LoH |
| Member of | Rajya Sabha |
| Reports to | Parliament of India |
| Residence | 8, Teen Murti Marg, New Delhi |
| Seat | Sansad Bhavan, New Delhi |
| Nominator | MPs of the majority Parliamentary Party or alliance in the Council of States |
| Appointer | Chairman of the Rajya Sabha by convention, based on appointee's ability to command confidence in the Rajya Sabha |
| Term length | At the pleasure of the president or confidence of parliamentary party in Lok Sabha 5 years unless dissolved sooner (No term limits specified) |
| Formation | May 1952 |
| First holder | N. Gopalaswami Ayyangar (1952) |
| Deputy | Deputy Leader of House |
| Salary | ₹330,000 (US$3,900) (excl. allowances) per month |
The Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha (IAST: Rājya Sabhā ke Sadana Netā) is the leader and parliamentary chairperson of the majority party in the Rajya Sabha and is normally either a cabinet minister or another nominated minister. The Leader of the House is responsible for organising government meetings and business in the House. This office is not enshrined in the constitution and provided under the Rules of Rajya Sabha (Council of States).