Part V · The President and Vice-President
Article 67 Term of office of Vice-President.
In force
This article fixes the Vice-President's term at five years. The Vice-President may resign by writing to the President. The Vice-President may also be removed by a resolution of the Council of States. The resolution must be agreed to by the House of the People.
- The Vice-President shall hold office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office: Provided that— (a) a Vice-President may, by writing under his hand addressed to the President, resign his office; (b) a Vice-President may be removed from his office by a resolution of the Council of States passed by a majority of all the then members of the Council and agreed to by the House of the People; but no resolution for the purpose of this clause shall be moved unless at least fourteen days' notice has been given of the intention to move the resolution; (c) a Vice-President shall, notwithstanding the expiration of his term, continue to hold office until his successor enters upon his office.
What it means
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This article fixes the Vice-President's term at five years. The Vice-President may resign by writing to the President. The Vice-President may also be removed by a resolution of the Council of States. The resolution must be agreed to by the House of the People. Notice of at least fourteen days is required, and the resolution must carry a majority of all the then members of the Council.