Question
Write the short note : Vice-President of India

Answer

  • 1. Qualifications :
  • (1) The person should be a citizen of India.
  • (2) Must have completed years of age.
  • (3) Should be eligible to be elect as a member of the Rajya Sabha.
  • (4) Must not be a member of Parliament or State Legislature. In case a member, must resign prior to contesting the election.
  • 2. Election :
  • Elected by a secret ballot in the Joint-session of two Houses of Parliament.
  • 3. Term of office :
  • Elected for a term of five years. Could be removed earlier by the Rajya Sabha by passing a vote of no-confidence by Simple majority and with concurrence of the Lok Sabha by simple majority.
  • 4. Functions and powers :
  • (1)He is ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
  • (2) He discharges the duties of the President in his/her absence.
  • (3) If the office of the President falls vacant, acts as the ‘Acting President’ till such time a new President is elected.
  • 5. Salary and Allowances:
  • As determined by Parliament from time to time.

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