Article 61 of the Constitution of India outlines the procedure for the impeachment of the President. According to Article 61(2), a resolution to prefer a charge against the President for violation of the Constitution can be moved in either House of Parliament only if: (a) the proposal to prefer such charge is contained in a resolution which has been moved after a notice in writing of not less than fourteen days has been given of the intention to move the resolution; and (b) such notice has been signed by not less than one- fourth of the total number of members of the House in which the resolution is to be moved.
A proposal to prefer the charge of impeachment of the President of India has to be moved after prior notice of
Asked in WBCS Main Paper 5 2022 · Topic: The President (Impeachment and Removal Process)
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