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Article 59 of the Indian Constitution deals with the conditions of the office of the President of India — what the President can and cannot do while in office, including salary, allowances, and restrictions.
📜 Text of Article 59 (Simplified Explanation)
Clause (1): No Other Position
The President shall not be a member of either House of Parliament or of a House of the Legislature of any State.
✅ If a person elected President is already a Member of Parliament or State Legislature, they are considered to have vacated that seat on taking office.
Clause (2): No Other Employment
The President shall not hold any other office of profit.
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This means the President cannot do any government job or private employment while in office.
Clause (3): Salary and Benefits
The President is entitled to:
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Use of official residence (like Rashtrapati Bhavan) without rent
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Emoluments (salary), allowances, and privileges as set by Parliament
💡 As of recent law, the President's salary is ₹5 lakh per month (may be revised by Parliament).
Clause (4): Protection of Benefits
Parliament cannot reduce the President’s salary and allowances during their term.
✅ Summary of Article 59
| Provision | Explanation |
|---|---|
| No dual office | Cannot be MP, MLA, or hold another government job |
| Independent role | Cannot have a job that influences or distracts from Presidential duties |
| Salary and privileges | Decided by Parliament, includes official residence and allowances |
| Salary protection | Cannot be reduced during the President’s term |
📌 Real-World Example
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When Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam became President, he was no longer a Rajya Sabha member.
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The President lives in Rashtrapati Bhavan, receives salary, and cannot take up any private/government work.
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