Article 56 of the Constitution outlines the term of office of the President. The President holds office for a term of five years, but the office can become vacant before the expiry of the term due to: (a) resignation in writing to the Vice-President, (b) removal by impeachment, or (c) death. Article 65(1) states that in case of vacancy due to death, resignation, or removal, the Vice-President acts as President.
Fill in the blank: The office of the President of India can fall vacant ___________.
Asked in WBCS Main Paper 5 2021 · Topic: The President (Vacancies in the Office of President)
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