What is Article 67(a) under which Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned as VP?
The Article 67 of the Constitution defines the Vice President's term of office (five years) and stipulates methods of vacancy. The Clause (a) refers to voluntary resignation by the Vice-President through a written letter addressed to the President of India. Resignation under Article 67(a) has no legal or parliamentary barriers. Dhankhar resigned on Monday as Vice President citing heath reasons.