Part V · The President and Vice-President
Article 54 Election of President.
This article sets up the election of the President. The President is elected by an electoral college. It consists of the elected members of both Houses of Parliament and the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States. For this purpose, State includes the National Capital Territory of Delhi and the Union territory of Puducherry.
- The President shall be elected by the members of an electoral college consisting of— (a) the elected members of both Houses of Parliament; and (b) the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States.
- Explanation.In this article and in article 55, “State” includes the National Capital Territory of Delhi and the Union territory of *Puducherry.
What it means
Plain words summary of the article above. Not legal advice.
This article sets up the election of the President. The President is elected by an electoral college. It consists of the elected members of both Houses of Parliament and the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States. For this purpose, State includes the National Capital Territory of Delhi and the Union territory of Puducherry. Nominated members do not vote.