OPSC OAS 2023 PrelimsPolityQuestion 9
Solved previous year question from the OPSC OAS/OCS 2023 Preliminary Examination (General Studies), with the official answer key and a detailed explanation.
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The Impeachment of Indian President in the Parliament is a:
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Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: (C) Quasi-judicial Procedure
The procedure of impeachment of the president of India in Parliament is quasi-judicial. If a President violates the Indian Constitution, Parliament is the government body that can impeach the president of India.
Impeachment of President (Article 61)
Procedure
| Step | Detail |
|---|---|
| Initiated by | Either House of Parliament |
| Notice | Signed by minimum 1/4th members of that House |
| 14 days notice | Must be given before moving the resolution |
| Resolution passed by | 2/3rd majority of total membership of that House |
| Investigation | Other House investigates the charges |
| President’s right | Can appear and be represented during investigation |
| Final removal | Other House passes resolution by 2/3rd majority |
| Ground | Only "violation of the Constitution" |
- However, the elected members of the state legislatures and the UTs of Delhi and Puducherry shall not participate in the impeachment process.
- No impeachment has ever taken place in India’s history
- Nominated members of Parliament also participate in impeachment
