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Under Article -64 and 89(1) of Indian Constitution Vice-President is ex-officio chairman of Rajya Sabha. Vice-president of India is the second most important authoritative body after the President. As per Indian Constitution Article 65, he is entitled to take important decisions in certain cases of contingency.

List of Vice Presidents of India

There have been 13 Vice-presidents (Uparaashtrapati) of India since the inception of the post in the constitution. Vice Presidents List is given below:

S.NO	Vice – President of India	Party	Term of office	Term
1.	Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan (First Vice-President of India)	Independent	13 May 1952 – 12 May 195713 May 1957 – 12 May 1962	9 years, 364 days
2.	Zakir Hussain	Independent	13 May 1962 – 12 May 1967	4 years, 364 days
3.	V. V. Giri	Independent	13 May 1967 – 3 May 1969	1 years, 364 days
4.	Gopal Swarup Pathak	Independent	31 August 1969 – 30 August 1974	4 years, 364 days
5.	B. D. Jatti	Indian National Congress	31 August 1974 – 30 August 1979	4 years, 364 days
6.	Mohammad Hidayatullah	Independent	31 August 1979 – 30 August 1984	4 years, 364 days
7.	R. Venkataraman	Indian National Congress	31 August 1984 – 24 July 1987	2 years, 327 days
8.	Shankar Dayal Sharma	Indian National Congress	3 September 1987 – 24 July 1992	4 years, 325 days
9.	K. R. Narayanan	Indian National Congress	21 August 1992 – 24 July 1997	4 years, 337 days
10.	Krishan Kant	Janata Dal	21 August 1997 – 27 July 2002	4 years, 340 days
11.	Bhairon Singh Shekhawat	Bhartiya Janata Party	19 August 2002 – 21 July 2007	4 years, 336 days
12.	Mohammad Hamid Ansari	Indian National Congress	11 August 2007 – 11 August 201211 August 2012 – 11 August 2017	9 years, 364 days
13.	Venkaiah Naidu	Bhartiya Janata Party	11 August 2017 – Incumbent	4 years, 276 days

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Frequently Asked Questions on Vice President of India

Who was the First Vice President of India?

Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was the first Vice President of India. He took oath on 13 May 1952 and continue till 12 May 1962 for two consecutive terms. He served 9 years, 364 days as Vice President of India.

Who is Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?

Under Article -64 and 89(1) of Indian Constitution Vice-President is ex-officio chairman of Rajya Sabha. In the absences of Vice-President, the House is presided by a Deputy Chairman elected by members of Rajya Sabha from among themselves.

Who acts as President when a vacancy occurs in the Office of the President due to his resignation, removal, death or otherwise?

Vice-President acts as President when a vacancy occurs in the Office of the President due to his resignation, removal, death or otherwise. He can act as President for a maximum of 6 months period within which new President has to be elected. He can also perform functions of President in his absence due to illness or any other reason.

Who occupied the second highest office in India?

The Vice-President occupies the second highest office in India after President of India.

How is Vice-President of India elected?

Vice President of India is elected by the method of indirect election like President of India, by the members of an electoral college consisting members of both houses of Parliament. The Vice-President election is held in accordance with the system of proportional respresntation by means of the single transferable vote and voting by secret ballot.

Who administers the oath of office to the vice president of India?

The President of India administers the oath of the office to the Vice-President or some person appointed on behalf of him. While the oath of President of India is administered by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India.

What is the term of office of Vice President of India?

Vice President of India is elected for a five year term from the date on which he enters his office. He can be re-elected for any number of terms. He can be removed by resolution passed in Rajya Sabha by an absolute majority and agreed to by the Lok Sabha.

What are Qualifications of Vice President of India?

Candidate must be Citizen of India
He must have completed the age of 35 years
Qualified to be elected as Rajya Sabha member
He must not hold any office of profit under the Union governemnet or any state Government or any local authority or public authority.

What are the Powers and Functions of Vice President of India?

The president of India is ex-officio chairman of Rajya Sabha, he Presides over meetings of the Rajya Sabha, his functions and powers are similar to that of speaker of Lok Sabha
Vice-President acts as President when a vacancy occurs in the Office of the President due to his resignation, removal, death or otherwise for a period of maximum 6 months.
While acting as President, the Vice-President draws salary, allowance, emoluments as that of President of India
The election of a person as vice- president cannot be challenged on the ground that electoral college was incomplete.
If the election of a person as Vice-President is declared void by the Supreme Court acts done by him before the date of such declaration of the Supreme court are not invalidated means they continues to remain in force

What are important Articles of Constitution of India related to Vice President of India?

Article 63 :- There shall be a Vice President of India
Article 64:- The Vice- President shall be the Ex-Officio Chairman of the Council of States and shall not hold any office of profit.
Article 65 :-The Vice-President to act as President or to discharge his functions during casual vacancy in the office or during the absence of President
Article 66 :- The Vice-President shall be elected by the members of an electoral college of the members of the both Houses of parliament. The Vice- President shall not be member of either House of Parliament or of a House of the Legislative of any State.
Article 67 :- the Vice-President shall not Hold office for a term of five years from the date of his appointment.
Article 68 :- 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. An election to fill a vacancy in the office of Vice President by reason of his death, resignation or removal shall be held as soon as possible after the occurrence of the vacancy.
Article 69 :- Every Vice-President shall make an Oath or Affirmation on entering upon his office before the President shall be held as soon as possible.
Article 70 :- Discharge of President function in other contingencies.
Article 71 :- Maters regarding to the election of a president or Vice-President