Which of the following statements are not correct? 1. Vice president ...
No ground has been mentioned in the constitution for his removal. The Vice-President holds office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office. However, he can resign from his office at any time by addressing the resignation letter to the President. He can also be removed from the office before completion of his term. A formal impeachment is not required for his removal. He can be removed by a resolution of the Rajya Sabha passed by an absolute majority (ie, a majority of the total members of the House) and agreed to by the Lok Sabha. But, no such resolution can be moved unless at least 14 days' advance notice has been given. Notably, no ground has been mentioned in the Constitution for his removal. The Vice-President can hold office beyond his term of five years until his successor assumes charge. He is also eligible for re-election to that office. He may be elected for any number of terms.
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Which of the following statements are not correct? 1. Vice president ...
The correct answer is option 'A' - 1 and 2 Only.
1. Vice president can be removed from the office before completion of his term:
- This statement is correct. The Vice President can be removed from office before the completion of their term. According to Article 63 of the Indian Constitution, the Vice President can be removed by a resolution passed by the Rajya Sabha (the upper house of Parliament) with a majority of its total membership and agreed to by the Lok Sabha (the lower house of Parliament).
2. A formal impeachment is not required for his removal:
- This statement is correct. Unlike the President, the Vice President can be removed from office without the formal process of impeachment. Impeachment refers to the process of accusing a high-ranking official of misconduct and removing them from office. However, in the case of the Vice President, a resolution passed by the Rajya Sabha, followed by the agreement of the Lok Sabha, is sufficient for their removal.
3. The vice president can be removed from office by a process of impeachment for violation of the constitution:
- This statement is incorrect. As mentioned earlier, the Vice President can be removed from office by a resolution passed by the Rajya Sabha and agreed to by the Lok Sabha. The process of impeachment is not required for the removal of the Vice President.
In conclusion, statements 1 and 2 are correct, while statement 3 is incorrect. The Vice President can be removed from office before completing their term without the formal process of impeachment.
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