To whom does the President of India address his resignation?

Question

Question

This question was previously asked in

RPF SI (2018) Official Paper (Held On: 19 Dec, 2018 Shift 1)

Answer 1

The correct answer is Vice-President

Key Points

The President of India addresses his resignation to the Vice-President of India.
This procedure is outlined in Article 56(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution.
The Vice-President of India is the second-highest constitutional office in the country and acts as the President in the latter's absence.
Upon the President's resignation, the Vice-President assumes the duties of the President until a new President is elected.

Additional Information

The Vice-President of India is also the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Parliament of India.
The process of the President's resignation is formalized through a written communication addressed to the Vice-President.
In case the office of the Vice-President is vacant, the resignation is addressed to the Chief Justice of India.
The Vice-President's role is crucial in maintaining the continuity of the highest office in the country.