SECOND SCHEDULE of CoI : SECOND SCHEDULE

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: Appointment of the President of India

Context: Article 59(3) of the Constitution of India

Explanation: Article 59(3) states that the President shall not hold any other office of profit. This means that once a person is elected as the President of India, they must resign from any other positions they hold that provide financial gain.

Example: Mr. Sharma is a successful businessman and also a Member of Parliament (MP). He is elected as the President of India. According to Article 59(3), Mr. Sharma must resign from his position as an MP and any other business roles that provide him with financial benefits before he can assume the office of the President.

Example 2:

Scenario: Salary and Allowances of the Prime Minister

Context: Article 75(6) of the Constitution of India

Explanation: Article 75(6) states that the salaries and allowances of the Prime Minister and other ministers shall be determined by Parliament.

Example: The Parliament of India passes a bill that increases the salary of the Prime Minister from ₹2 lakh per month to ₹2.5 lakh per month. This change is made under the authority granted by Article 75(6). Therefore, the Prime Minister will now receive the revised salary as per the new law passed by Parliament.

Example 3:

Scenario: Salary of the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India

Context: Article 148(3) of th...

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