How can Vice-President of India be removed?

Q.  Which of the following is/are true regarding term of office of Vice-President (VP) of India?

1) Chairman of Rajya Sabha holds office for a term of six years.
2) A formal impeachment is not required for the removal of the VP of India.
- Published on 28 Feb 17

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

ANSWER: Both 1 and 2
 
  • The Vice-President is chairman of Rajya Sabha.

  • He 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 (i.e., 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 (Dr S Radhakrishnan was elected for a 2nd term).

    • Vacancy in Office -

    A vacancy in the Vice-President’s office can be due to -

    a. On the expiry of his tenure of five years.

    b. By his resignation.

    c. On his removal.

    d. By his death - Krishna Kant was the first Vice-President to die in office.

    e. Otherwise, for example, when he becomes disqualified to hold office or when his election is declared void.

  • When the vacancy is going to be caused by the expiration of the term of the sitting vice-president, an election to fill the vacancy must be held before the expiration of the term.

  • If the office falls vacant by resignation, removal, death or otherwise, then election to fill the vacancy should be held as soon as possible after the occurrence of the vacancy.

  • The newly - elected vice-president remains in office for a full term of five years from the date he assumes charge of his office.

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    Discussion

  • vinothkumar   -Posted on 05 Feb 19
    the term for chairman is 5 years only, is not it??

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