Which of the following statement/statements is/are correct in context to the filing of the nomination paper in the presidential election of India? (I) The nomination paper should be subscribed by at least fifty electors as proposer and at least electors as seconders (II) A candidate shall not be deemed to be duly nominated for the election unless he deposits or causes to be deposited a sum of fifteen thousand rupees. (III) A candidate nominated by more than one nomination paper has to make only one deposit. The correct option is -
Which of the following statement/statements is/are correct in context to the filing of the nomination paper in the presidential election of India? (I) The nomination paper should be subscribed by at least fifty electors as proposer and at least electors as seconders (II) A candidate shall not be deemed to be duly nominated for the election unless he deposits or causes to be deposited a sum of fifteen thousand rupees. (III) A candidate nominated by more than one nomination paper has to make only one deposit. The correct option is - Correct Answer I, II and III
The correct answer is I, II and III.
- Article 58 of the constitution sets the principal qualifications one must meet to be eligible to the office of the president.
- A president must be:
- a citizen of India
- of 35 years of age or above
- qualified to become a member of the Lok Sabha.
- A president must be:
- Article 57 provides that a person who holds, or who has held, office as President shall, subject to the other provisions of this constitution, be eligible for re-election to that office. Under the Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952,
- A candidate to be nominated for the office of president needs 50 electors as proposers and 50 electors as seconders for his name to appear on the ballot.
- Deposit - A candidate shall not be deemed to be duly nominated for election unless he deposits or causes to be deposited a sum of fifteen thousand rupees.
- Provided, that where a candidate has been nominated by more than one nomination paper for the same election, not more than one deposit shall be required for him under this sub-section.
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Feb 20, 2025