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Section 3(1) of the President (Discharge of Functions) Act, 1969 designates the Chief Justice of India when both offices are vacant. If the Chief Justice is absent, the…

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If the offices of both the President and the Vice-President of India are vacant, who has first priority under the President (Discharge of Functions) Act, 1969 to discharge the President’s functions?

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Section 3(1) of the President (Discharge of Functions) Act, 1969 designates the Chief Justice of India when both offices are vacant.

If the Chief Justice is absent, the senior-most available Supreme Court judge performs the functions.

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Option A

The Prime Minister is not the designated officeholder under section 3(1).

Option B

Section 3(1) does not assign this role to the Speaker.

Option C

Section 3(1) does not assign this role to the Union Home Minister.

Option D

Section 3(1) designates the Chief Justice of India in the stated circumstances.

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