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Consider the following statements. 1. All doubts and disputes in connection with the election of the President or Vice President are inquired into and decided by the Election commission whose decision is final. 2. The election of a person as President can be challenged on the ground that the electoral college was incomplete. 3. Article 55 of the constitution deals with the manner of election of President. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements. 1. All doubts and disputes in connection with the election of the President or Vice President are inquired into and decided by the Election commission whose decision is final. 2. The election of a person as President can be challenged on the ground that the electoral college was incomplete. 3. Article 55 of the constitution deals with the manner of election of President. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Correct Answer 3 only

The correct answer is 3 only.

Important Points

  • The President is the head of the Indian State. He is the first citizen of India and acts as the symbol of unity, integrity and solidarity of the nation.
  • Article 55 of the constitution deals with the manner of election of President. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
  • The President is elected not directly by the people but by members of an electoral college consisting of:
    1. the elected members of both the Houses of Parliament;
    2. the elected members of the legislative assemblies of the states; and
    3. the elected members of the legislative assemblies of the Union Territories of Delhi and Puducherry.
  • The President’s election is held in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote and the voting is by secret ballot.

Mistake Points

  • Article 71 of the constitution deals with matters relating to or connected with, the election of a President or Vice-President.
    • Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, Parliament may be by law regulate any matter relating to or connected with the election of a President or Vice-President.
    • All doubts and disputes in connection with the election of the President are inquired into and decided by the Supreme Court whose decision is final. However, the Election Commission of India may be called for advice. Hence, statement 1 is NOT correct.
    • The election of a person as President cannot be challenged on the ground that the electoral college was incomplete (i.e., the existence of any vacancy among the members of the electoral college). Hence, statement 2 is NOT correct.
    • If the election of a person as President is declared void by the Supreme Court, acts done by him before the date of such declaration of the Supreme Court are not invalidated and continue to remain in force.

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