70th B.P.S.C Re-Exam 2024

Which one of the following is electoral college for the President but not forum for his impeachment?

aState Legislative Councils
bState Legislative Assemblies✓ Correct
cRajya Sabha
dLok Sabha

Explanation

According to Article 61 of the Constitution of India, impeachment of the President is a quasi-judicial process conducted in Parliament. The State Legislative Assemblies do not participate in it, whereas under Article 54(b), the elected members of the State Legislative Assemblies are part of the President’s Electoral College. It should be noted that State Legislative Councils are not part of the President’s Electoral College.

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