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| What is Article 63 of Indian constitution |
Article 63 of the Indian Constitution provides for the post of the Vice-President of India.
📜 Text of Article 63
“There shall be a Vice-President of India.”
✅ Explanation of Article 63
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Article 63 simply creates the office of the Vice-President, just like Article 52 creates the office of the President.
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It does not define powers, functions, or election — those are covered in Articles 64 to 70.
👤 Who Is the Vice-President?
The Vice-President of India is:
| Role | Description |
|---|---|
| Second-highest constitutional post | After the President |
| Ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha | Presides over meetings of the Rajya Sabha (Upper House) |
| Acts as President | Temporarily performs duties of President if the post becomes vacant (as per Article 65) |
🧾 Summary of Article 63
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Article type | Union Executive – Establishes the Vice-President’s post |
| Purpose | Ensure there is a backup to the President and Rajya Sabha chairperson |
| Nature | Simple declaratory article (details given in following articles) |
✅ Next Related Articles:
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Article 64 – Vice-President as Rajya Sabha Chairman
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Article 65 – Duties of Vice-President when President is unavailable
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Article 66 – Method of Vice-President's election
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