The Union :
The President is elected by the members of electoral college
consisting of elected members of both Houses of Parliament , Legislative Assemblies of the states in
accordance with the system of
proportional representation by means of
single transferable vote.
The President must be a citizen of India,
not less than 35 years of age and qualified for election as member of the Lok
Sabha. His term of office is five years and he is eligible for re- election His removal from
office is to be in accordance with procedure prescribed in Art. 61 of the
Constitution. He may, by writing under
his hand addressed to the Vice- President resign his office.
Executive power of the Union is vested in
the President and is exercised by him either directly or through officers of subordinate
to him in accordance with the Constitution . Supreme Command of defence forces
of the Union also vests in him.
The President summons , prorogues ,
addresses, sends messages to parliament and dissolves the Lok Sabha;
promulgates Ordinances at any time , except when both Houses of Parliament are
in session; makes recommendations for introductions for introducing financial
and money bills and gives assent to bills ;grants pardons , reprieves ,
respites or remission of punishment or suspends, remits or commutes sentences
in certain cases.
The President can proclaim emergency in the
country if he is satisfied that a grave emergency exists whereby security of
India or any part of its territory is threatened whether by war or external
aggression or armed rebellion.
