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| What is Article 62 of Indian constitution |
Article 62 of the Indian Constitution deals with the timeframe and procedure for filling a vacancy in the office of the President of India.
📜 Text of Article 62 (Simplified)
Clause (1): When a vacancy occurs
An election to fill the vacancy in the office of the President due to expiry of term must be completed before the expiration of the current term.
✅ This means a new President must be elected before the 5-year term of the current President ends.
Clause (2): Other types of vacancy
If the vacancy occurs due to death, resignation, removal, or otherwise, the election must be held within 6 months, and the new President will serve a full 5-year term.
✅ In such cases, the Vice President acts as the President until the new President is elected.
✅ Key Points of Article 62
| Situation | What Happens |
|---|---|
| President's 5-year term ends | Election must be held before term ends |
| Sudden vacancy (death, removal, etc.) | Election must be held within 6 months of the vacancy |
| Who acts temporarily | The Vice President acts as President (as per Article 65) |
| New President's term | Full 5-year term, even if elected mid-way due to vacancy |
📌 Summary of Article 62
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Type of Article | Constitutional provision under Union Executive – The President |
| Focus | Time and process for Presidential elections and vacancy filling |
| In case of term end | Election before expiry |
| In case of early vacancy | Election within 6 months |
| Acting President | Vice President fills in temporarily (Article 65) |
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