2.3. Term of Office

The President holds the office for a term of 5 years from the date on which he enters upon his office. However, the President’s office may terminate within the term of five years, in either of the following two ways:

a) By resignation in writing under his hand addressed to the Vice-President of India.

b) By removal for violation of the Constitution, by the process of impeachment (Art. 56). The only ground for impeachment specified in Art. 61 (1) is ‘violation of the Constitution’ (to be discussed in detail later).