IMPEACHMENT OF PRESIDENT OF INDIA

IMPEACHMENT OF PRESIDENT OF INDIA

WHO IS PRESIDENT OF INDIA?

• Articles 52 to 78 in Part V of the Constitution deal with the Union executive.
• The Union executive consists of the
  • President
  • Vice President
  • Prime Minister
  • Council of ministers
  • Attorney General of India
• The President is the Head of the Indian State.
• She is the first citizen of India.
• She acts as the symbol of unity, integrity and solidarity of the nation.

WHAT ARE THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR PRESIDENT?

1. Indian Citizenship
2. Minimum Age: 35 Years
3. Not hold office of Profit
4. Qualified to be a Lok Sabha Member

CAN PRESIDENT OF INDIA BE IMPEACHED?

• Yes, President of India can be impeached.
  • Violation of Indian Constitution.
  • Misbehaviour.

MEMBERS TO VOTE IN IMPEACHMENT

• All members of Lok Sabha: 543
• All members of Rajya Sabha: 245

IMPEACHMENT PROCESS

• Resolution supported by ¼ of total membership of Either Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha.
• Resolution is forwarded to Speaker or Chairman.
• 14 days time is given to the President.
• Voting in Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha: 2/3rd of total members.
  • Resolution has to be passed by both of the house of the Parliament.
• If passed, President is impeached.

WHAT NEXT AFTER THE IMPEACHMENT?

• After the impeachment:
  • Vice President becomes the Acting President.
  • And within 6 months, new President elections must be held.

VACANCY IN PRESIDENTS’ OFFICE

• Impeachment
• Resignation to Vice President.
• Death
• Tenure Expiration
• Disqualified to hold the office/ Other reasons