Article 64
The Vice-President to be ex officio Chairman of the Council of States
Part V: The Union
The Vice-President shall be ex officio Chairman of the Council of the States and shall not hold any other office of profit:
Provided that during any period when the Vice-President acts as President or discharges the functions of the President under article 65, he shall not perform the duties of the office of Chairman of the Council of States and shall not be entitled to any salary or allowance payable to the Chairman of the Council of States under article 97.
The Constitution of India (As on 1 May 2026). Includes every amendment up to the Constitution (One Hundred and Sixth Amendment) Act, 2023. The small raised numbers in the text point to the amendment notes below.
Related articles
- 61Procedure for impeachment of the President
- 62Time of holding election to fill vacancy in the office of President and the term of office of person elected to fill casual vacancy
- 63The Vice-President of India
- 65The Vice-President to act as President or to discharge his functions during casual vacancies in the office, or during the absence, of President
- 66Election of Vice-President
- 67Term of office of Vice-President