2.3. Rajya Sabha

Article 80 of the Constitution lays down the maximum strength of Rajya Sabha. It has been fixed at 250, out of which 12 members are nominated by the President and 238 are representatives of the States and of the two Union Territories.

The Fourth Schedule to the Constitution provides for allocation of seats to the States and Union Territories in Rajya Sabha. The allocation of seats is made on the basis of the population of each State.