Part V of Indian Constitution: The Union

ARTICLES 52 TO 151

Chapter I.—The Executive

Article 52: The President of India

Article 53: Executive Power of the Union

Article 54: Election of President

Article 55: Manner of election of President

Article 56: Term of office of President

Article 57: Eligibility for re-election

Article 58: Qualifications for election as President

Article 59: Conditions of President’s office

Article 60: Oath or affirmation by the President

Article 61: Procedure for impeachment of the President

Article 62: Time of holding election to fill vacancy in the office of President and the term of office of person elected to fill casual vacancy

Article 63: The Vice-President of India

Article 64: The Vice-President to be ex officio Chairman of the Council of States

Article 65: The Vice-President to act as President or to discharge his functions during casual vacancies in the office, or during the absence, of President

Article 66: Election of Vice-President

Article 67: Term of office of Vice-President

Article 68: 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

Article 69: Oath or affirmation by the Vice-President

Article 70: Discharge of President’s functions in other contingencies

Article 71: Matters relating to, or connected with, the election of a President or Vice-President

Article 72: Power of President to grant pardons, etc., and to suspend, remit or commute sentences in certain cases

Article 73: Extent of executive power of the Union

Article 74: Council of Ministers to aid and advise President

Article 75: Other provisions as to Ministers

Article 76: Attorney-General for India

Article 77: Conduct of business of the Government of India

Article 78: Duties of Prime Minister as respects the furnishing of information to the President, etc

Chapter -II – Parliament

Article 79: Constitution of Parliament

Article 80: Composition of the Council of States

Article 81: Composition of the House of the People

Article 82: Readjustment after each census

Article 83: Duration of Houses of Parliament

Article 84: Qualification for membership of Parliament

Article 85: Sessions of Parliament, prorogation and dissolution

Article 86: Right of President to address and send messages to Houses

Article 87: Special address by the President

Article 88: Rights of Ministers and Attorney-General as respects Houses

Article 89: The Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Council of States

Article 90: Vacation and resignation of, and removal from, the office of Deputy Chairman

Article 91: Power of the Deputy Chairman or other person to perform the duties of the office of, or to act as, Chairman

Article 92: The Chairman or the Deputy Chairman not to preside while a resolution for his removal from office is under consideration

Article 93: The Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the House of the People

Article 94: Vacation and resignation of, and removal from, the offices of Speaker and Deputy Speaker

Article 95: Power of the Deputy Speaker or other person to perform the duties of the office of, or to act as, Speaker

Article 96: The Speaker or the Deputy Speaker not to preside while a resolution for his removal from office is under consideration

Article 97: Salaries and allowances of the Chairman and Deputy Chairman and the Speaker and Deputy Speaker

Article 98: Secretariat of Parliament

Article 99: Oath or affirmation by members

Article 100: Voting in Houses, power of Houses to act notwithstanding vacancies and quorum

Article 101: Vacation of seats

Article 102: Disqualifications for membership

Article 103: Decision on questions as to disqualifications of members

Article 104: Penalty for sitting and voting before making oath or affirmation under article 99 or when not qualified or when disqualified

Article 105: Powers, privileges, etc., of the Houses of Parliament and of the members and committees thereof

Article 106: Salaries and allowances of members

Article 107: Provisions as to introduction and passing of Bills

Article 108: Joint sitting of both Houses in certain cases

Article 109: Special procedure in respect of Money Bills

Article 110: Definition of “Money Bills”

Article 111: Assent to Bills

Article 112: Annual financial statement

Article 113: Procedure in Parliament with respect to estimates

Article 114: Appropriation Bills

Article 115: Supplementary, additional or excess grants

Article 116: Votes on account, votes of credit and exceptional grants

Article 117: Special provisions as to financial Bills

Article 118: Rules of procedure

Article 119: Regulation by law of procedure in Parliament in relation to financial business

Article 120: Language to be used in Parliament

Article 121: Restriction on discussion in Parliament

Article 122: Courts not to inquire into proceedings of Parliament

Chapter-III – Legislative Powers of the President

Article 123: Power of President to promulgate Ordinances during recess of Parliament

Chapter IV.—The Union Judiciary

Article 124: Establishment and constitution of Supreme Court

Article 125: Salaries, etc., of Judges

Article 126: Appointment of acting Chief Justice

Article 127: Appointment of ad hoc Judges

Article 128: Attendance of retired Judges at sittings of the Supreme Court

Article 129: Supreme Court to be a court of record

Article 130: Seat of Supreme Court

Article 131: Original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court

Article 132: Appellate jurisdiction of Supreme Court in appeals from High Courts in certain cases

Article 133: Appellate jurisdiction of Supreme Court in appeals from High Courts in regard to civil matters

Article 134: Appellate jurisdiction of Supreme Court in regard to criminal matters

Article 134A: Certificate for appeal to the Supreme Court

Article 135: Jurisdiction and powers of the Federal Court under existing law to be exercisable by the Supreme Court

Article 136: Special leave to appeal by the Supreme Court

Article 137: Review of judgments or orders by the Supreme Court

Article 138: Enlargement of the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court

Article 139: Conferment on the Supreme Court of powers to issue certain writs

Article 139A: Transfer of certain cases

Article 140: Ancillary powers of Supreme Court

Article 141: Law declared by Supreme Court to be binding on all courts

Article 142: Enforcement of decrees and orders of Supreme Court and orders as to discovery, etc.

Article 143: Power of President to consult Supreme Court

Article 144: Civil and judicial authorities to act in aid of the Supreme Court

Article 145: Rules of Court, etc.

Article 146: Officers and servants and the expenses of the Supreme Court

Article 147: Interpretation

Chapter V.—Comptroller and Auditor-General of India

Article 148: Comptroller and Auditor-General of India

Article 149: Duties and powers of the Comptroller and Auditor-General

Article 150: Form of accounts of the Union and of the States

Article 151: Audit reports

Part V of the Indian Constitution deals with the Union government of India. It outlines the structure and functions of the executive, legislative, and judiciary branches of the government.

The executive power of the Union is vested in the President of India, who is elected by an electoral college consisting of members of both houses of parliament and state legislatures. The President is assisted by the Vice President, the Prime Minister, and the Council of Ministers.

The legislative power of the Union is vested in the Parliament of India, which consists of the President, the Rajya Sabha (Council of States), and the Lok Sabha (House of the People). The Parliament has the power to make laws on matters listed in the Union List, as well as the Concurrent List.

The judiciary power of the Union is vested in the Supreme Court of India and other subordinate courts. The Supreme Court is the highest judicial authority in the country and has the power of judicial review.

Other important officials of the Union government include the Attorney General of India, who is the chief legal advisor to the government, and the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), who audits all government accounts.

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