Question
Download Solution PDFWhich of the following is NOT correct about the eligibility criteria for being elected as Vice President of India?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is He/She should be qualified for election as a member of the Lok Sabha.
Key Points
- The Vice-President of India is elected by members of an electoral college consisting of both Houses of Parliament in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of a single transferable vote.
- State Legislatures do not take part in the election of Vice-President.
- Qualification [Article 66 (3)]:
- Should be a citizen of India.
- Should have completed 35 years of age.
- Should be qualified for election as Member of Rajya Sabha.
- Should not hold any office of profit.
Additional Information
- Article 63 provides that there shall be a Vice-President of India.
- Article 64 says that the Vice-President shall be the ex-officio Chairman of the Council of States and shall not hold any other office of profit.
- The current Vice President of India is Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar
- He is the 14th Vice President of India.
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