The Union Executive consists of President, Vice-President & Prime Minister, council of ministers, attorney general of India. President is the head of the Union Executive.
Articles 52 to 78 in Part ‘5’ deal with Union executive
President – Article 52
Election (Article 54):-
President of India elected by electoral college members. Electoral college consists of elected members of both houses of Parliament, elected members of states & union territories legislative assemblies
Qualifications Of President:-
1. He should be a citizen of India
2. Have completed the age of 35
3. Should be qualified for election as a member of Lok Sabha
4. He must not hold any office of profit
Oath (Article – 60):-
Oath of Office to the President is administered by the Chief Justice of India.
Removal Of President (Article – 61):-
The only ground for impeachment of President is “violation of constitution”. Impeachment is a quasi-judicial.
Impeachment charges can be initiated by either House of Parliament.
These charges should be signed by 1/4 members of that house in which impeachment is initiated.
A 14 days notice is given to President.
The resolution is then passed by 2/3 of the total membership of that house an then it is sent to other house for investigation.
If the other house also passed the impeachment resolution by majority of 2/3 of total members of that house then President stands removed from his office.
No President has so far been impeached.
Tenure of President
5 Years (He can resign anytime by addressing the resignation letter to Vice-President)
Powers:-
Executive Powers
Legislative Powers
Military Powers
Diplomatic Powers
Financial Powers
Emergency Powers
Judicial Powers