Indian Polity: Rajya Sabha

 Rajya Sabha (Article 80):

• The Rajya Sabha consists of a maximum of 250 members including members nominated as well as elected. The number of elected members is not to exceed 238 representing the States and the Union Territories. The President nominates 12 members having exceptional qualities and experiences in diverse fields like art, literature, science, and social service.
• The Rajya Sabha is a permanent body with a tenure of each member for six years and it cannot be dissolved. However, one-third of the members retire at the end of every second year.
• A member must have the basic requirement of being an Indian and not less than 30 years of age. The member must also not hold any office of profit if he is chosen. If a member remains absent from the House for more than 60 days, the seat may be declared vacant