Constitutional Provisions
- Article 63 – 71 in Part V deals with the constitutional provision of vice – president.
Election
- Elected indirectly
- The Electoral college consists of both elected and nominated members of parliament.
- Election through proportional representation systems, with a single transferable vote and secret ballot.
- Dispute settled by supreme court.
Qualification
- Completed 35 years of age
- Qualified for election as a member of Rajya Sabha
- Does not hold office of profit.
Oath
- Administered by the President
Condition of Office
- He should not be a member of either House of Parliament or a House of the state legislature. If any such person is elected Vice-President, he is deemed to have vacated his seat in that House on the date on which he enters upon his office as Vice-President.
- He should not hold any other office of profit
Emoluments
- Provision for free housing and other benefits
- If they function as president , he / she will receive the benefits of being president.
Term
- The Vice-President holds office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office but he can hold office beyond this until his successor assumes office.
Vacancy
- Ending five year term
- Resignation: He can resign from his office at any time by addressing the resignation letter to the President.
- Removal: Removed from position by a resolution originated in Rajya Sabha only with an effective majority after giving 14 days notice.
- Death
- Disqualification in election
Powers of Vice President
- He acts as the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
- He acts as President when a vacancy occurs in the office of the President due to his resignation, impeachment, death or otherwise.
- He acts as President when a vacancy occurs in the office of the President due to his resignation, impeachment, death or otherwise