President of India: Constitutional Provisions & Powers

Constitutional Provisions

Article

Description

Article 52

  • There shall be a President of India.

Article 53

  • The executive power of the Union shall be vested in the President.

Article 54

  • The President shall be elected by the members of an electoral college consisting of the elected members of both Houses of Parliament; and the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States.

Article 55

  • Manner of election of President.

Article 56

  • The President shall hold office for a term of five years.

Article 57

  • A person who holds, or who has held, office as President shall, subject to the other provisions of this Constitution, be eligible for ....
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