63 The Vice-President of India. 64 ex officio Chairman of Council of States. 65 The Vice-President to act as President or to discharge duties during the absence, of President. 66 Election of Vice-President. 67 Term of office of Vice-President. 68 Time of holding the election to fill the vacancy. 69 Oath or affirmation by the Vice-President. 70 Discharge of President’s functions. 71 election of a President or Vice-President. 72 Power of President to grant pardons , etc. 73 executive power of the Union.