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The formal notification for the 2025 vice presidential election was released by the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday. In accordance with the Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act of 1952, the Commission declared the schedule for nominations, examination, candidate withdrawal, and, if necessary, voting.
In addition to being published in the “Gazette of India,” the August 7 notification will also be published in the “State Gazettes” in each of the official languages.
The Commission claims that the Secretary General of the Rajya Sabha is the Returning Officer (RO) for the election. In compliance with Rule 3 of the 1974 Election Rules, the Secretary General has also issued a Public Notice.
According to the schedule, nomination papers are due on any working day, excluding public holidays, till August 21, 2025, between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. in Room No. RS-28, Parliament House, New Delhi.
It is required that a security deposit of Rs 15,000 be made, either in cash to the RO or in a government treasury or the Reserve Bank of India.
A certified copy of the candidate’s listing on the parliamentary constituency’s electoral roll and proof of security deposit receipt must be included with the nomination papers.
During the nomination period, the forms are accessible at the RO’s office. The nomination papers will be examined on August 22 at 11 a.m. at Parliament House’s Room No. F-100 (Sangoshthi-2).
In the event that the election is disputed, voting will take place in Parliament House’s Room No. F-101 (Vasudha) on September 9, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The announcement officially launches the election process for India’s next vice president, a constitutional position that is essential to the Rajya Sabha’s operation.
