Question

During the recess of the Parliament, the President can promulgate Ordinances _____________________.

• A. With the prior approval of Parliament
• B. With the consent of the Council of Ministers
• C. With the prior approval of Supreme Court of India
• D. On his own if he is satisfied that circumstances exist which render it necessary to take immediate action

Answer 1

The correct option is D On his own if he is satisfied that circumstances exist which render it necessary to take immediate action

Article 123 gives powers to the President of India to promulgate an ordinance in India. An ordinance should be approved by the Parliament within 6 weeks. Ordinance-making power is the most important legislative power of the President. It has been vested in him to deal with unforeseen or urgent matters. But this power is subject to four limitations and one such limitation is:

That during the recess of the Parliament, the President can promulgate Ordinances only when he is satisfied that the circumstances exist that render it necessary for him to take immediate action.