Q. With reference to the vacancy in the office of the President of India, consider the following statements:
1.If the vacancy arises due to the expiration of the President’s term, the Vice-President automatically discharges the functions of the President until a new President is elected.
2.If the President resigns, dies, or is removed, the election to fill the vacancy must be held within six months.
3.When the Vice-President or Chief Justice of India is acting as President, they enjoy all powers, immunities, and privileges of the President.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation:
- When the President’s term expires, the President continues in office until the new President assumes charge. The Vice-President does not act as President in this case. There is no interregnum.
- If the President vacates office due to resignation, removal, death, or otherwise, a new election must be held within six months.
- When the Vice-President, Chief Justice of India, or seniormost SC judge acts as President, they are entitled to all the powers, immunities, and privileges of the President.
Source: Laxmikant (Polity)
