Time of holding election to fill vacancy in the office of Vice- President and the term of office of person elected to fill casual vacancy
Part V: The Union
(1) An election to fill a vacancy caused by the expiration of the term of office of Vice-President shall be completed before the expiration of the term.
(2) An election to fill a vacancy in the office of Vice-President occurring by reason of his death, resignation or removal, or otherwise shall be held as soon as possible after the occurrence of the vacancy, and the person elected to fill the vacancy shall, subject to the provisions of article 67, be entitled to hold office for the full term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office.
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
- 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
- 69Oath or affirmation by the Vice-President
- 70Discharge of President's functions in other contingencies
- 71Matters relating to, or connected with, the election of a President or Vice-President