What are the special powers of Rajya Sabha?

Answer 1

The Rajya Sabha has certain special powers which the Lok Sabha does not have.

1. Parliament can assume temporary power to legislate on State Lists subjects [Article 249] only if Rajya Sabha passes resolution, supported by not less than two-thirds of its members present and voting, that it is necessary in the national interest to do so.
2. The creation of All India Services also depends on the Council of States passing a resolution, supported by two-thirds of its members present and voting, that it is necessary in the national interest to do so.
3. Rajya Sabha has importance in constitutional amendments being made for it is required that, in order to be law; the Constitutional Amendment Bill has to be passed in each House by the specified special majority. Thus the Rajya Sabha can prevent a constitutional amendment even if the Bill has been passed by the Lok Sabha