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Term of office of Vice-President

The Vice-President shall hold office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office:   Provided that —   (a) a Vice-President may, by writing under his hand addressed to the President, resign his office;   (b) a Vice-President may be removed from his office by a resolution of the Council of States passed by a majority of all the then members of the Council and agreed to by the House of the People; but no resolution for the purpose of this clause shall be moved unless at least fourteen days' notice has been given of the intention to move the resolution;   (c) a Vice-President shall, notwithstanding the expiration of his term, continue to hold office until his successor enters upon his office.

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What does Article 67 of the Indian Constitution say?

The Vice-President shall hold office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office: Provided that — (a) a Vice-President may, by writing under his hand addressed to the President, resign his office; (b) a Vice-President may be removed from his office by a resolution of the Council of States…

Which Part of the Constitution contains Article 67?

Article 67 falls under Part V — The Union — of the Constitution of India.

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