Indian Vice-President

Comprehensive Summary: Indian Vice-President - Telugu Text Image Translation (Part 2)

Source: Translated from Telugu Text Image (Readability Improved)

Key Information on Indian Vice-President (Continued)

* Requirements for Candidacy:

• 1. Must be able to pay a deposit of ₹15,000/-.

• 2. Must be proposed by 20 electors (members of the Electoral College) and seconded by another 20.

* Deposit Refund:

• The deposit amount is refunded only to those who secure 1/6th of the valid votes polled.

* Election Dispute Resolution:

• " According to Article 71, the Supreme Court (S.C.) investigates and resolves disputes related to Presidential and Vice-Presidential elections.

* Supreme Court Judgments on Electoral College Vacancies:

• » In 1957 and 1974, the S.C. ruled that Presidential and Vice-Presidential elections can be conducted even if there are vacancies in the 'Electoral College'.

* Term and Tenure:

• > The term of office for the Vice-President is 5 years. However, according to Article 68, they may continue in office until a successor is elected.

* Vacancy in Office:

• * The Constitution does not specify a timeframe within which an election must be held if the office of the Vice-President becomes vacant for any reason.

* Oath of Office and Resignation:

• > Article 69 - The Vice-President takes the oath of office in the presence of the President.

• * The Vice-President submits their resignation to the President.

• * According to amendments made in the law concerning the discharge of duties of the President and Vice-President in 1969, if the office of the President is vacant, the resignation should be submitted to the 'Chief Justice of S.C.' [The resignation letter must be addressed only to the President].

* Salary and Allowances:

• > The Constitution does not mention the salary and allowances of the Vice-President.

• » Article 97 - The Vice-President receives a salary only as the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.

• >> Their salaries and allowances are determined by the Parliament.

• > Salaries and allowances are exempt from Income Tax (IT). These are not subject to voting in the annual budget.

* Current Vice-President's Salary:

• > Current Vice-President's Salary: - ₹1,25,000 + ₹60,000 (allowances likely implied but not fully clear from text).

This is a readability-improved translation from the Telugu text image, aiming for clearer English while staying true to the original meaning. For detailed information, please refer to original sources on Indian Presidents and government websites.