Constitution of India, 1949
65. The Vice-President to act as President or
to discharge his functions during casual vacancies in the office, or during the
absence, of President.-
(1) In the event of the occurrence of any
vacancy in the office of the President by reason of his death, resignation or
removal, or otherwise, the Vice-President shall act as President until the date
on which a new President elected in accordance with the provisions of this
Chapter to fill such vacancy enters upon his office.
(2) When the President is unable to discharge
his functions owing to absence, illness or any other cause, the Vice-President
shall discharge his functions until the date on which the President resumes his
duties.
(3) The Vice-President shall, during, and in
respect of, the period while he is so acting as, or discharging the functions
of, President, have all the powers and immunities of the President and be
entitled to such emoluments, allowances and privileges as may be determined by
Parliament by law and, until provision in that behalf is so made, such
emoluments, allowances and privileges as are specified in the Second Schedule.