Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Impeachment of President?
1. The impeachment process can be initiated by either house of the Parliament but need to be signed by ¼ th members of both the houses.
2. The President can be removed from office by impeachment process for the violation of the constitution which is defined in the constitution.
3. President can resign from the office any time by addressing letter to the Chief Justice of India.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Exp) Option d is the correct answer.
Statement 1 is incorrect. The impeachment charges against President can be initiated by either house of the Parliament. These charges should be signed by 1/4th members of the house (that framed the charges not both the houses) and a 14 days’ notice should be given to the President.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The President can be removed from office by impeachment process for the violation of the constitution. However, the constitution does not define the meaning of the phrase ‘violation of the constitution’.
Statement 3 is incorrect. The President holds office for a term of 5 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 Vice- President and not the Chief Justice of India.
