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Question
In what conditions can the office of the President fall vacant?
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Solution
The office of the President falls vacant under the following conditions:
(i) In case of death of a President the office falls vacant. Elections for the new President shall be held within 6 months.
(ii) If a President resigns from his post, his office falls vacant.
(iii) If the President violates the Constitution or is found guilty of missing his- status and position, he can be removed from his office by an impeachment motion.
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