The power to issue an ordinance when Parliament is NOT in session is given to the President under which Article?
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A.
Article 72
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B.
Article 110
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C.
Article 123
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D.
Article 356
Correct Answer:
C. Article 123
Explanation:
The correct answer is Article 123.
Under Article 123 of the Indian Constitution, the President is granted the authority to promulgate ordinances when either House of Parliament is not in session. This legislative power is intended for urgent situations where immediate legal action is required before the legislature can convene. Such ordinances carry the same legal weight as an Act of Parliament but are temporary in nature; they must be approved by Parliament within six weeks of its reassembly to remain in effect. This provision ensures that the executive branch can address pressing governance needs during parliamentary recesses while maintaining ultimate legislative oversight.
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