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Who can initiate impeachment proceedings against the President of India?

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According to Article 61 of the Indian Constitution, the impeachment of the President for 'violation of the Constitution' can be initiated by either House of Parliament [c1][c2]. The process begins when a charge is preferred by either the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha [t1][t5]. For the proceedings to commence, the charges must be signed by at least one-fourth of the total membership of the initiating House, and a 14-day written notice must be provided to the President [c2][t7]. Once the initiating House passes the resolution by a majority of two-thirds of its total membership, the other House investigates the charges [c4][t5]. The President has the right to appear and be represented during such investigations [c1]. If the second House also sustains the charges with a two-thirds majority, the President stands removed from office from the date the resolution is passed [t6][t7].

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  1. [1] Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 11: The Union Executive > 1. The President and the Vice-Prelideat > p. 206
  2. [2] Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 18: President > Impeachment of President > p. 190
  3. [3] Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 18: President > Impeachment of President > p. 190
  4. [4] https://ceoharyana.gov.in/Website/ELECTIONCOMMISSION/Images/fe7f343d-12bc-45e3-b3af-e6ffadf44be7.pdf
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