Time of holding election to fill vacancy in the office of VicePresident and the term of office of person elected to fill casual vacancy
Article 68 — Time of holding election to fill vacancy in the office of VicePresident and the term of office of person elected to fill casual vacancy
(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.
Plain English Summary
This article explains the rules for filling a vacancy in the office of the Vice-President. If the Vice-President's term ends, an election to replace them must be finished before that date. If the Vice-President leaves due to death, resignation, or removal, a new person is elected and can serve for the full five-year term.
Key Points
- An election to fill a vacancy when the Vice-President's term expires must be completed before the term ends.
- When a vacancy occurs due to death, resignation, or removal, an election should happen as soon as possible.
- The person elected to fill the vacancy can serve for the entire five-year term from the date they take office.
- The terms of this process are governed by the rules laid out in Article 67.
Why It Matters
This ensures that the Vice-Presidency remains filled and operational, providing a clear legal framework for succession when a vacancy arises.
Landmark Judgements
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