Conditions of President's office
Article 59 — Conditions of President's office
member of either House of Parliament or of a House of the Legislature of any State, and if a member of either House of Parliament or of a House of the Legislature of any State be elected President, he shall be deemed to have vacated his seat in that House on the date on which he enters upon his office as President. (2) The President shall not hold any other office of profit. (3) The President shall be entitled without payment of rent to the use of his official residences and shall be also entitled to such emoluments, allowances and privileges as may be determined by Parliament by law and, until provision in that behalf is so made, such emoluments, allowances and privileges as are specified in the Second Schedule. (4) The emoluments and allowances of the President shall not be diminished during his term of office.
Plain English Summary
This article deals with the conditions and status of the President of India. It states that if a member of Parliament or a State Legislature is elected President, they automatically leave their seat in that legislative body on the day they become President. Furthermore, the President cannot hold any other paid job, and they are entitled to certain allowances and privileges determined by Parliament.
Key Points
- If a member of Parliament or a State Legislature is elected President, they vacate their seat in that House immediately upon becoming President.
- The President is prohibited from holding any other office that involves profit.
- The President is entitled to official residences without paying rent.
- Their emoluments (salary and allowances) cannot be reduced during their term.
Why It Matters
This article establishes the specific legal status, financial entitlements, and restrictions on the President's office, ensuring a clear separation between their constitutional role and other employment.
Landmark Judgements
No major landmark judgements.