Question

Vice-President can submit his resignation to ____________.
(A) President
(B) Prime Minister
(C) Chief justice of india
(D) Deputy Chairman of rajya sabha

Answer 1

Hint:
The Deputy President of India is also the Chairperson of Rajya Sabha in his capacity. At the introduction of the bill to Rajya Sabha, the vice president decides whether it is a financial bill or not. In his view, the bill introduced to Rajya Sabha is a financial debt, and he will refer the case to the Speaker of Lok Sabha for resolution.

Complete step by step solution:
The Deputy President is elected indirectly, by an electoral college with members of both houses of Parliament, in accordance with a system of equal representation by a single vote being passed and voting in such elections is by secret ballot. The election of a Deputy President is slightly different from the Presidential election as the members of state legislatures are not part of the electoral college but the nominated members of both houses are part of the vice president's electoral college. The nomination of a candidate for the office of Deputy President must be registered by at least 20 voters as proponents and 20 voters as supporters. Everyone running for office must make a security deposit of Rs. 15,000 in the Reserve Bank of India. The Election Commission of India, a constitutionally independent body, is conducting elections. The Vice President of India holds a term of five years from the date of his accession to office. However, he could resign at any time. He submits his letter of resignation to the President of India

Hence, the correct answer is option A.

Note:
The Constitution states that the Deputy President may be removed by the decision of Rajya Sabha by a working majority and approved by Lok Sabha in a simple majority (Section 67 (b)). However, no such decision should be made unless at least 14 days' notice is given in advance.