Oath or affirmation by the Vice-President.—Every Vice-President shall, before entering upon his office, make and subscribe before the President, or some person appointed in that behalf by him, an oath or affirmation in the following form, that is to say—―I, A.B., do swear in the name of Godthat I will bear true faith andsolemnly affirmallegiance … Read more
Time of holding election to fill vacancy in the office of Vice-President and the term of office of person elected to fill casual vacancy.—(1) An election to fill a vacancy caused by the expiration of the term of office of Vice-President shall be completed before the expiration of the term.(2) An election to fill a … Read more
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 … Read more
The Vice-President to act as President or to discharge his functions during casual vacancies in the office, or during the absence, of President.—(1) In the event of the occurrence of any vacancy in the office of the President by reason of his death, resignation or removal, or otherwise, the Vice-President shall act as President until … Read more