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Question 71

When either of the two Houses of the Parliament of India is not in session, and if the government feels the need for an immediate procedure, the President can promulgate ............... that has the same force and effect as an act passed by parliament under its legislative powers.

What can the President promulgate? Who prepares it? Which body must approve it?

Answer

When neither of the two Houses of the Parliament of India is in session, the President can promulgate an Ordinance.
The Cabinet, led by the Prime Minister prepares and advises the President to issue the Ordinance.
The two Houses of Parliament must approve the Ordinance within six weeks from the date the Parliament re-assembles, otherwise it ceases to operate.