Article 54 - Election of President - Constitution of India

Article.54. Election of President.- The President shall be elected by the members of an electoral college consisting of- (a) the elected members of both Houses of Parliament; and (b) the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States. 1 Explanation.- In this article and in article 55, State includes the National Capital Territory of Delhi and the Union territory of *Pondicherry. ********************************* Notes : 1. Inserted by the Constitution (Seventieth Amendment) Act, 1992, Section 2 (w.e.f. 1-6-1995). *Now Puducherry, vide the Pondicherry (Alteration of Name) Act, 2006, s. 3 (w.e.f. 1-10-2006).