Article 58 of The Constitution of India in hindi
- (1)No person shall be eligible for election as President unless he(a) is a citizen of India, (b) has completed the age of thirty-five years, and (c) is qualified for election as a member of the House of the People.
- (2)A person shall not be eligible for election as President if he holds any office of profit under the Government of India or the Government of any State or under any local or other authority subject to the control of any of the said Governments. Explanation.—For the purposes of this article, a person shall not be deemed to hold any office of profit by reason only that he is the President or Vice-President of the Union or the Governor 1*** of any State or is a Minister either for the Union or for any State.
Summary
- Requires a presidential candidate to be a citizen of India and at least thirty-five years of age.
- Requires the candidate to be qualified for election as a member of the House of the People.
- Disqualifies anyone holding an office of profit under the Government of India, a State Government, or a controlled local authority.
- Clarifies that sitting Presidents, Vice-Presidents, Governors, and Ministers do not hold an office of profit merely by holding those specific titles.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What is the minimum age to be President under Article 58 of the Constitution of India?
Article 58 of the Constitution of India sets the minimum age for a presidential candidate at thirty-five years.
2. Can a government employee run for President under Article 58 of the Indian Constitution?
No, Article 58 of the Indian Constitution disqualifies anyone holding an office of profit under the government or a local authority from running.
3. Does a State Minister have to resign to run under Article 58 of the constitutional text?
No, Article 58 of the constitutional text specifically states that a Minister for the Union or any State is not deemed to hold an office of profit for this purpose.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Article 58 of the Constitution of India, what is the minimum age requirement for a person to be eligible for election as President?
Q2.According to Article 58 of the Indian Constitution, a presidential candidate must be qualified for election as a member of which body?
Q3.Under Article 58 of the constitutional text, which of the following is deemed to be holding an office of profit and is therefore disqualified from running for President?
Q4.Under Article 58 and Article 59 of the Constitution of India, what is the difference between holding an office of profit and being an MP when running for President?