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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE 2019
In first phase first preference votes are counted.
The candidate got quota is declared as elected.
All disputes are adjudicated by the Supreme Court
Nomination of President must be supported by at least 50 electors.
Security deposit for the nomination as President is ₹ 15000 in RBI.
Conditions of President's Office
He should not be the Member of Parliament or State Legislature.
He should not hold any other office of profit.
He is entitled without payment of rent.
He is entitled to emoluments, allowances and privileges.
His emoluments allowances cannot be diminished.
Terms of President
The President holds office for 5 years.
He can resign from his office by writing under his hand addressed to the Vice - President.
Impeachment of the President
A President can be impeached for "violation of the Constitution".
It is initiated by the House of Parliament.
It is signed by one-fourth members of the House.
At 14 days‘ notice is given to the President.
Vacancy in the President's Office
On the expiry of his tenure of 5 years by his registration.
Removal by the process of impeachment.
By his death.
An election to fill vacancy.
Powers and Functions of the President
Executive powers
All action must be taken by the President.
His or her name should be authenticated.
He can seek any information.
Legislative powers
Summon or prorogue the Parliament to dissolve the Lok Sabha.
Summon a joint sitting of both the Houses of parliament.
Address in the first section after each general election.
He can appoint any member Of Lok Sabha.
Deputy Chairman falls vacant.
Nomination of 12 members in Rajya Sabha and 22 members of Anglo-Indian Community
in the Lok Sabha.
The bill sent passed again by the Parliament with or without amendments.
The President has to give assent to the bill.
He can promulgate an ordinance, when the parliament is not in session.
It is approved in the Parliament within 6 weeks.
He can also withdraw an ordinance at any time.
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