1979 Indian vice presidential election
Vice-presidential election in India
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The 1979 Indian vice presidential election was held in mid-1979 to elect the vice president of India. Former chief justice Mohammad Hidayatullah was elected unopposed for the post.[1] Had the election been contested by more than one candidate, it would have occurred on 27 August 1979.
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27 August 1979
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Schedule
The election schedule was announced by the Election Commission of India on 23 July 1979.[2]
| S.No. | Poll Event | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Last Date for filing nomination | 6 August 1979 | |
| 2. | Date for Scrutiny of nomination | 7 August 1979 | |
| 3. | Last Date for Withdrawal of nomination | 9 August 1979 | |
| 4. | Date of Poll | 27 September 1979 | |
| 5. | Date of Counting | NA | |
Result
Mohammad Hidayatullah was declared elected unopposed to the office of the Vice-President on 9 August 1979. He was sworn in to the office on 31 August 1979.[2]