www.lawcommission.gov.np Constitution or federal law. Such recommendation and consent shall be submitted through the Prime Minister. (3) Any decision or order to be issued in the name of the President under clause (2) and other instrument of authorization pertaining thereto shall be authenticated as provided for in the federal law. 67. Vice-President: (1) There shall be a Vice-president of Nepal. (2) The functions to be performed by the President shall be performed by the Vice-president during the absence of the President. (3) In case a person who holds a political office to be fulfilled by way of election, nomination or appointment is elected as the Vice-president, such office shall, ipso facto, fall vacant. 68. Vacation of Office of Vice-President: The office of the Vice-president shall fall vacant in any of the following circumstances:(a) In case he or she tenders resignation in writing to the President, (b) In case a motion of impeachment against him or her is adopted under Article 101, 69. (c) In case his or her term of office expires, (d) In case he or she dies. Other provisions relating to Vice-President: Provisions relating to the qualification, procedures of election and term of office of the Vice-President shall be the same as that of the President. 70. President and Vice-President to Belong to Different Sex or Community: Election to the President and the Vice-president under this Constitution shall be so made as to have representation of different sex or community. 71. Oath by President and Vice-President: Prior to assuming their respective offices, the President shall take an oath of office and secrecy before the Chief Justice, and the Vice-President, before the President, as provided for in the federal law. 72. Remuneration and Facilities of President and Vice-President: The remuneration and other facilities of the President and the Vice-president shall be as provided for in a Federal Act, and until such Act is enacted as specified by the Government of Nepal. 40