<P> The election is proportional representation by means of a single transferable vote by secret ballot . Voters stack - rank the candidates, assigning 1 to their first preference, 2 to their second preference, and so on . The number of votes required by a candidate to secure the election is calculated by dividing the total number of votes by two, and adding one to the quotient by disregarding any remainder . If no candidate obtains the required number of first - preference votes, the candidate with the least number of first - preference votes is eliminated and his / her second - preference votes are transferred . The process is repeated until a candidate obtains the requisite number of votes . Nominated members can also participate in the election . </P> <P> After the election has been held and the votes counted, the Returning Officer declares the result of the election to the electoral college . Thereafter, he / she reports the result to the Central Government (Ministry of Law and Justice) and the Election Commission of India and the Central Government publishes the name of the person elected as Vice-President, in the Official Gazette . </P> <P> The Vice-President may resign his office by submitting his resignation to the President . The resignation becomes effective from the day it is accepted . </P> <P> All disputes arising in connection with the election of the Vice-President are petitioned to the Supreme Court of India, which inquires into the matter . The petition is heard by a five - member bench of the Supreme Court, which decides on the matter . The decision of the Supreme Court is final . </P>

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