Term, Impeachment and Succession Term Article says that the President shall hold office for a term of years from the date on which he enters upon his office. However, he can resign from his office at any time by addressing the resignation letter to the Vice-President. Further he can also be removed from the office before completion of his term by the process of impeachment. The President can hold office beyond his term of five years until his successor assumes charge.
He is also eligible for re-election to that office. Impeachment Article. of the Constitution lays down a detailed procedure for the impeachment of the President. For the impeachment of the President, first, a charge for impeachment has to be made in either House of the Parliament by a resolution signed by atleast one fourth of the total number of members of the House and moved by giving atleast days’ advance notice.
Such a resolution must be passed by a majority of not less than two thirds of the total number of members of the House when a charge is so presented by one House, it should be investigated by the other House. After the investigation, if a resolution is passed by the other house by a majority of two thirds of its total number of members, the President stands removed by impeachment from his office from the date of passing of the resolution. Succession A vacancy in the President’s office can occur in any of the following ways: . On the expiry of his tenure of five years .
By his resignation . On his removal by impeachment . By his death . When he becomes disqualified to hold office or when his election is declared void.
If the vacancy occurs due to resignation, removal or death, then election to fill the vacancy should be held within six months and the Vice- President will act as the President until a new President is elected. Further, when the sitting President is unable to discharge his functions due to absence, illness or any other cause, the Vice-