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Under the Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952, the Election Commission may issue the notification for electing the next Vice-President on or after which day before the outgoing Vice-President's term ends?
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Answer: Option A — The 60th day
Detailed Solution
Under the Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952, when the term of office of the President or Vice-President is about to end, the Election Commission issues the notification calling the election on or after the 60th day before the date on which the term expires.
The constitutional rule:
- Under Article 68(1), an election to fill a vacancy caused by the expiry of the Vice-President's term must be completed before the term ends.
- So the process must begin early enough to elect the successor in time.
Vacancy caused by other reasons:
- If the office falls vacant because of death, resignation, removal or any other reason, the election must be held as soon as possible after the vacancy occurs.
- The person elected holds office for a full term from the date he enters office.
Who conducts the election:
- The Election Commission of India conducts the elections to the offices of President and Vice-President.
- The Secretary-General of the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha is usually appointed Returning Officer, by rotation.
Electoral college for the Vice-President:
- It consists of all members of both Houses of Parliament, both elected and nominated.
- Members of state legislatures do not take part.
Method of election:
The election is held by means of the single transferable vote, and voting is by secret ballot.
Nomination requirements:
- A candidate must be nominated by at least 20 electors as proposers and 20 as seconders.
- He must make a security deposit of 15,000 rupees.
Qualifications for the office:
- He must be a citizen of India, at least 35 years old, and qualified for election as a member of the Rajya Sabha.
- He must not hold any office of profit.
The source's framing:
- The source says the election must be held "within 60 days"; the more accurate statement is the 60-day notification window in the 1952 Act.
- Good to know
- 30, 90 and 120 days are not the period laid down in the Act.
Quick tip
Remember: Election notification for the next President or Vice-President can be issued from the 60th day before the term ends.
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