President of India

Comprehensive Summary: President of India - Telugu Text (English Translation)

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President's Resignation

When the President of India resigns, the resignation letter should be addressed to the Vice President. If the Vice President's position is vacant, the resignation letter should be drafted addressing the Vice President's office. Copies of this resignation letter must be sent to the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and the Prime Minister.

Article 57: Eligibility for Re-election

>> An individual can contest for the post of President any number of times.

* Dr. Babu Rajendra Prasad, the first President of India, set a tradition by serving two terms and not contesting for a third term.

Article 58: Qualifications

>> Must be a citizen of India.

>> Must be at least 35 years of age.

> Must be qualified to be a member of Parliament.

* Must not hold any office of profit under the Central or State Governments.

* The offices of Vice-President, Governors, Central or State Ministers, MPs, and MLAs are not considered offices of profit.

Presidential Elections

* Presidential elections are conducted according to the Indian Presidential and Vice-Presidential Election Act of 1952.

* Parliament is not authorized to determine other qualifications.

* A candidate must be nominated by at least 50 members of the 'Electoral College' and seconded by another 50 members.

* A deposit of ₹15,000 must be paid by the candidate.

* To get the deposit back, a candidate must secure at least 1/6th of the total votes polled.

Article 59: Salary

>> President's salary is determined by the Parliament.

>> Salary is paid from the Consolidated Fund of India.

>> Not under Income Tax.

౫) No voting is allowed in Parliament regarding the President's salary and allowances.

>> Salary cannot be reduced during a financial emergency.

>> Current monthly salary of the President of India: ₹1,50,000

This is a comprehensive summary translated from the Telugu text image. For detailed information, please refer to original sources on the Indian Constitution and government websites.