Article 67 of CoI : Article 67: Term of office of Vice-President.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: Resignation of the Vice-President

Situation: Mr. Sharma is the Vice-President of India. After serving for three years, he decides to resign due to personal reasons.

Application of the Act:

• Mr. Sharma writes a resignation letter addressed to the President of India.
• In his letter, he clearly states his intention to resign from the office of the Vice-President.
• Upon receiving the resignation letter, the President accepts his resignation.
• Mr. Sharma's term as Vice-President ends as soon as the President accepts his resignation.

Outcome: Mr. Sharma is no longer the Vice-President, and the process to elect a new Vice-President begins.

Example 2:

Scenario: Removal of the Vice-President

Situation: There are allegations of misconduct against Vice-President Ms. Rao. Members of the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) decide to initiate the process to remove her from office.

Application of the Act:

• A resolution to remove Ms. Rao is drafted and signed by several members of the Council of States.
• The resolution is submitted with at least fourteen days' notice before it is moved in the Council of States.
• The resolution is debated and voted upon in the Council of States. A majority of all the then members of the Council of States vote in favor of the resolution.
• The resolution is then sent to the House of the People (Lok Sabha) for agreement.
• The House of the People agrees to the resolution by a majority vote.

Outcome: Ms. Rao is removed from the office of the Vice-President, and the process to elect a new Vice-President begins.

Example 3:

Scenario: Completion of Term and Continuation in Office

Situation: Vice-President Mr. Kumar's five-year term is coming to an end, but the election for the new Vice-President has not yet been completed.

Application of the Act:

• Mr. Kumar's five-year term officially ends.
• However, according to the act, Mr. Kumar continues to hold office until his successor is duly elected and enters upon the office.

Outcome: Mr. Kumar remains in office as the Vice-President until the new Vice-President is elected and takes over the responsibilities.