Question

If offices of both the President and the Vice President become vacant at any time, who will discharge the functions of the President?

• A. The Chief Justice of India
• B. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
• C. The Chief Election Commissioner
• D. The Prime Minister

Answer 1

The correct option is A The Chief Justice of India

The Chief Justice of India will discharge the functions of the President. Under Act No. 16 of 1969, in the event of the occurrence of vacancies in the office of the President and Vice President, by reason in each case of death, registration or removal , or otherwise the Chief Justice of India of the Supreme Court of India available shall discharge the functions of the President until a new President elected in accordance with the provisions of the constitution.