New Delhi, Aug. 2 -- The election for the post of Vice President will take place on September 9, the Election Commission of India (ECI) announced on Friday.

According to a press note issued by the poll body, the notification for the 17th Vice Presidential election will be issued on August 9. The last date for filing nominations is August 19, with the scrutiny on August 22, ECI said, adding that the deadline for the withdrawal of candidatures is August 25.

The vacancy in the Office of the Vice President arose due to the abrupt resignation by Jagdeep Dhankhar on July 21, citing health grounds. In his resignation letter to President Droupadi Murmu, Dhankhar said, "To prioritise health care and abide by medical advice, I hereby resign as Vi...