History & Civics
Mention the circumstances under which the Vice-President will take over the office of the President. How long shall the Vice-President act as President?
Answer
The Vice-President will take over the office of the President normally under these situations:
- Death of the President
- Resignation of the President
- Removal of the President
- When President, owing to absence, illness or any other cause, is unable to discharge his functions.
In the event of the President's death, resignation or removal, the Vice-President acts as President until a new President is elected and enters upon his office.
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With reference to Emergency in the event of failure of Constitutional Machinery in a State, answer the following questions:
(a) When is such an Emergency proclaimed?
(b) What is the Duration of the Emergency?
(c) What are the effects of the imposition of the President's Rule?
With reference to the Financial Emergency, explain the following:
(a) Circumstances surrounding the Proclamation of Financial Emergency
(b) Duration of such a Proclamation
(c) Consequences of Financial Emergency
Powers shall be exercised by the President in accordance with the advice of the Council of Ministers, but situations may arise when the President may use his discretion to act as he thinks right. In this context describe any four Discretionary powers of the President of India.
The election of the Vice-President shall be indirect and not many functions are attached to the office of the Vice-President as such. In this context answer the following questions:
(a) Mr. K. Mohanty is not legally eligible for election as Vice-President, even though he -
- is a Citizen of India,
- has completed the age of thirty-two years, and
- is qualified for election as a Member of the Rajya Sabha.
In view of these facts mention why he is not eligible for election as Vice-President.
(b) What are the three main functions of the Vice-President as the Ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?
(c) Mention any three situations when the Vice-President shall take over the Office of the President of India.
(d) What is the effect of Vice-President's 'Casting Vote' as Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?
Or
When can the Vice-President give a Casting Vote and what is the effect of such a vote?