THE VICE-PRESIDENT OF INDIA

THE VICE-PRESIDENT OF INDIA

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Election of the Vice-President

• Is elected by all members of both Houses of Parliament in accordance with proportional representation
• The name of the candidate must be proposed and seconded by at least 25 members
• All election disputes are decided by the Supreme Court
• Holds office for 5 years. Is eligible for re-election
• Oath of office administered by the President

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Powers and functions of the Vice-President

• Is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, but is not a member of the same
• Has no right to vote except in a tie
• All bills, resolutions, motions and questions in the Rajya Sabha can be taken up only with the consent of the VP
• Acts as the chief spokesperson of the Rajya Sabha
• Functions as Acting President if required. Can do so for a maximum of 6 months, and then a new President must be elected
• Does not automatically become President in the absence of the President (unlike the USA)

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