Election Commission initiates Vice-Presidential election process, appoints Returning Officer
The Election Commission (EC) has commenced the process for the Vice-Presidential polls following the sudden resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar, which created a mid-term vacancy. P.C. Mody, the Secretary-General of the Rajya Sabha, has been appointed as the Returning Officer, with other officials as Assistant Returning Officers. The election is governed by The Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952, and The Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Rules, 1974. The Vice-President is elected by an Electoral College comprising members of both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, including nominated members. Nomination papers require subscription by at least 20 proposers and 20 seconders.
Key Points
- The Election Commission has initiated the process for the Vice-Presidential election due to a mid-term vacancy caused by the resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar.
- P.C. Mody, Secretary-General of the Rajya Sabha, has been appointed as the Returning Officer for the election.
- The election is governed by specific Acts and Rules, including The Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952.
- The Vice-President is elected by an Electoral College consisting of members from both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, including nominated members.
- Nomination papers for the Vice-Presidential election must be subscribed by at least 20 electors as proposers and 20 as seconders.
Exam Facts
- The Vice-Presidential election is necessitated by the resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar.
- P.C. Mody, Secretary-General of Rajya Sabha, is the Returning Officer.
- The election is governed by The Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952, and The Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Rules, 1974.
- The Electoral College for VP election includes members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha (including nominated members).
Read it. Retain it. Recall it.
Get spaced-repetition flashcards, daily quizzes and offline access — free on Android.