Previous year MCQs

Indian Polity UPPSC 1998 GS-I
Question

What is the time limit for holding election to fill the vacancy in the office of the President of India occurring by reason of his death, resignation or removal?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Six months

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Six months”.

1) An election to fill a vacancy caused by the expiration of the term of office of President shall be completed before the expiration of the term.

2) An election to fill a vacancy in the office of President occurring by reason of his death, resignation or removal, or otherwise shall be held as soon as possible after, and in no case later than six months from, the date of occurrence of the vacancy; and the person elected to fill the vacancy shall, subject to the provisions of article 56, be entitled to hold office for the full term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office.

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