GK Question

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Under Article 123, the President can promulgate ordinances when both Houses of Parliament are not in session, but such ordinances must be approved by Parliament within ______ weeks of its reassembly.

  1. 4
  2. 6
  3. 8
  4. 10

Answer: 6

Article 123: Presidential ordinances have same force as Acts of Parliament but must be laid before both Houses. They cease to operate at expiration of 6 weeks from reassembly of Parliament, or earlier if both Houses pass resolutions disapproving them. This balances executive urgency with legislative oversight.

Topic President - Ordinance Making Power
Exam Relevance Advanced legislative power question for UPSC Mains and Judiciary exams