Term of office of President

years from the date on which he enters upon his office: Provided that— (a) the President may, by writing under his hand addressed to the Vice-President, resign his office; (b) the President may, for violation of the Constitution, be removed from office by impeachment in the manner provided in article 61; (c) the President shall, notwithstanding the expiration of his term, continue to hold office until his successor enters upon his office. 1. Substituted by the Constitution (Forty-second Amendment) Act, 1976, s.12, for the Explanation (w.e.f.3.1.1977). 2. Substituted by the Constitution (Eighty-fourth Amendment) Act, 2001, s.2, for 2000 (w.e.f.21.2.2002). 28 THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA (Part V. — The Union) (2) Any resignation addressed to the Vice-President under clause (a) of the proviso to clause (1) shall forthwith be communicated by him to the Speaker of the House of the People.