ABOUT THE PRESIDENT OF INDIA

The President of India is the head of state. The Indian Constitution vests great powers in the hands of the President, some are exercised according to the Constitution, and some are discretionary. The President holds office for 5 years from the date he enters into office and he can be re-elected. The President’s role is mostly ceremonial, but they have important duties during government formation and law-making. To be eligible to contest in presidential election one should be a citizen of India, must have completed 35 years of age and must be qualified to be a member of Lok Sabha.

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POWER OF THE PRESIDENT

The role of President in India is to be the ceremonial head of state and the supreme commander of the armed forces, representing the unity and integrity of the nation. He has the power to establish rules for authenticating official documents and instruments. Additionally, he has the authority to appoint administrators for Union Territories (Article 239) and has the power to declare certain areas as scheduled or tribal areas (Article 244).

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IMPEACHMENT OF THE PRESIDENT

The process of removal of the president from his office is known as Impeachment.

1. The charges for Impeachment can be introduced in any of the House of Parliament.
2. The proposal to prefer such charge should contained in a resolution which have to be moved 14 days before, in writing.
3. The notice has to be signed by not less than one-fourth of the total number of members of the house.

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