Brief Notes on Indian Constitution (President & Vice-President) for upcoming exams SSC CGL,CHSL,RRB,SSC GD,UPSC,PSC
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Today a short notes on President and Vice-President have been given for the upcoming exams like SSC CGL,CHSL,RRB,UPSC,PSC and other central or state exams.Follow our notes and quiz on regular basis that will help you to enrich your Gk stock.The topic of the day is Various points on Indian Defence.So let's start-
● Executive Head of the State.First citizen of India.
● The Executive powers vested in the President are to be excercised on the advice of the Council of Ministers responsible to the Parliament.The 42nd Amendment to the Constitution has made it obligatory on the part of the President to accept the advice of the Council of Ministers.
Qualifications
● Must be a citizen of India.
● Completed 35 years in age.
● Eligible to be a member of Lok Sabha.
● Must not hold any Government post.
Election
● Indirectly elected through 'Electoral College' Consisting of Elected members of both the house of Parliament & Elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States ( No nominated members ).
● Takes OATH in presence of Chief Justice of India or in his absence,senior-most judge of SC.
Impeachment ( Article 61 )
● Can be impeached only on the ground of violation of Constitution.
Vacancy
● In case the office falls vacant due to death, resignation or removal,the Vice-President acts as President.If he is not available then Chief Justice,if not then senior-most judge of Supreme Court shall act as the president of India.
● The election is to be held within 6 months of the vacancy.
Executive Powers
● Appoint of PM, Ministers, Chief Justice & Judges of Supreme Court & High Courts,Chairman & members of UPSC, Comptroller and Auditor General, Attorney General, Chief Election Commissioner and other members of Election Commission and Governors.
● He directly administers the Union Territories through the Lt. Governor, Commissioner or Administrator.
Legislative Powers
● Can summon & prorogue the sessions of the 2 houses & can dissolve Lok Sabha.
● Nominates 12 members to Rajya Sabha.
Financial Powers
● All money bills can originates in Parliament only on recommendation of President.
Judicial Powers
● The President's pardoning power comprises a group of analogous powers like pardon, reprieve, remission, respite, and commutation.
National Emergency ( Article 352 )
● On the grounds of security threats to India by war, external aggression or armed rebellion.
● It has been proclaimed three times so far 1962, 1971, and 1975.
State Emergency (Article 365)
● Emergency due to failure of cinstitutional machinery in State.
Financial Emergency (Article 360)
● The President can proclaim Financial Emergency if he is satisfied that the financial stability or the credit of India or any part there of is threatened.
Military Powers
● He is the Supreme Commander of the Defence Force of India.
● Appoints Chiefs of Army, Navy & Air Force.
● Declares wars & concludes peace subject to the approval of the parliament.
● Elected by both the house (Electoral College) in accordance with the System of Proportional representation by means of single transferable vote.
Criteria
● Citizen of India.
● More than 35 years of age.
● Possess the qualification for membership of Rajya Sabha.
Other Points
● Holds office for 5 years.Can be re-elected.
● He is ex-officio chairman of Rajya Sabha,he has no right to vote.
● Being the Vice-President of India,he is not entitled for any salary,but he is entitled to the salary and allowances payable to the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
● Can discharge the function of President if the post falls vacant.(For maximum 6 months).
● Present salary is ₹ 85,000 per month.
● Real executive authority.
● Gets the same salary as other MPs (in addition, he gets some other allowances).
● He is ex-officio Chairman of the Planning Commission,National Development Council, National Integration Council and Inter-state Council.
Powers
● The President convenes and prorogues all sessions of Parliament in consultantions with him.
● Appoints the Council of ministers.
● Allocates portfolios. Can ask a minister to resign & can get him dismissed by President.
● Can recommend to the President to declare emergency on grounds of war, external aggression or armed rebellion.
Today A short Notes on Indian Constitution has been given.Hope You would like it.Visit our site daily for Notes and Quizzes
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Hello Readers,welcome to Job Guide,A friendly website that you need most in competitive field.Job guide will guide through the path of your struggle to get a Govt. Job.
Today a short notes on President and Vice-President have been given for the upcoming exams like SSC CGL,CHSL,RRB,UPSC,PSC and other central or state exams.Follow our notes and quiz on regular basis that will help you to enrich your Gk stock.The topic of the day is Various points on Indian Defence.So let's start-
President
● Executive Head of the State.First citizen of India.
● The Executive powers vested in the President are to be excercised on the advice of the Council of Ministers responsible to the Parliament.The 42nd Amendment to the Constitution has made it obligatory on the part of the President to accept the advice of the Council of Ministers.
Qualifications
● Must be a citizen of India.
● Completed 35 years in age.
● Eligible to be a member of Lok Sabha.
● Must not hold any Government post.
Election
● Indirectly elected through 'Electoral College' Consisting of Elected members of both the house of Parliament & Elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States ( No nominated members ).
● Takes OATH in presence of Chief Justice of India or in his absence,senior-most judge of SC.
Impeachment ( Article 61 )
● Can be impeached only on the ground of violation of Constitution.
Vacancy
● In case the office falls vacant due to death, resignation or removal,the Vice-President acts as President.If he is not available then Chief Justice,if not then senior-most judge of Supreme Court shall act as the president of India.
● The election is to be held within 6 months of the vacancy.
Powers
Executive Powers
● Appoint of PM, Ministers, Chief Justice & Judges of Supreme Court & High Courts,Chairman & members of UPSC, Comptroller and Auditor General, Attorney General, Chief Election Commissioner and other members of Election Commission and Governors.
● He directly administers the Union Territories through the Lt. Governor, Commissioner or Administrator.
Legislative Powers
● Can summon & prorogue the sessions of the 2 houses & can dissolve Lok Sabha.
● Nominates 12 members to Rajya Sabha.
Financial Powers
● All money bills can originates in Parliament only on recommendation of President.
Judicial Powers
● The President's pardoning power comprises a group of analogous powers like pardon, reprieve, remission, respite, and commutation.
Emergency Powers
● On the grounds of security threats to India by war, external aggression or armed rebellion.
● It has been proclaimed three times so far 1962, 1971, and 1975.
State Emergency (Article 365)
● Emergency due to failure of cinstitutional machinery in State.
Financial Emergency (Article 360)
● The President can proclaim Financial Emergency if he is satisfied that the financial stability or the credit of India or any part there of is threatened.
Military Powers
● He is the Supreme Commander of the Defence Force of India.
● Appoints Chiefs of Army, Navy & Air Force.
● Declares wars & concludes peace subject to the approval of the parliament.
Vice President
● Elected by both the house (Electoral College) in accordance with the System of Proportional representation by means of single transferable vote.
Criteria
● Citizen of India.
● More than 35 years of age.
● Possess the qualification for membership of Rajya Sabha.
Other Points
● Holds office for 5 years.Can be re-elected.
● He is ex-officio chairman of Rajya Sabha,he has no right to vote.
● Being the Vice-President of India,he is not entitled for any salary,but he is entitled to the salary and allowances payable to the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
● Can discharge the function of President if the post falls vacant.(For maximum 6 months).
● Present salary is ₹ 85,000 per month.
Prime Minister
● Real executive authority.
● Gets the same salary as other MPs (in addition, he gets some other allowances).
● He is ex-officio Chairman of the Planning Commission,National Development Council, National Integration Council and Inter-state Council.
Powers
● The President convenes and prorogues all sessions of Parliament in consultantions with him.
● Appoints the Council of ministers.
● Allocates portfolios. Can ask a minister to resign & can get him dismissed by President.
● Can recommend to the President to declare emergency on grounds of war, external aggression or armed rebellion.
Today A short Notes on Indian Constitution has been given.Hope You would like it.Visit our site daily for Notes and Quizzes
Thank you.
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