Question

Every proclamation issued under Article 356 shall cease to operate at the expiration of ___________________________.

• A. one month unless before that period it has been approved by resolution of both Houses of Parliament
• B. two months unless before that period it has been approved by resolution of both Houses of Parliament
• C. six months unless before that period it has been approved by resolution of both Houses of Parliament
• D. three years unless before that period it has been approved by resolution of both Houses of Parliament

Answer 1

The correct option is B two months unless before that period it has been approved by resolution of both Houses of Parliament

Option B is the correct answer as every Proclamation under Article 356 shall be laid before each House of Parliament and has to be approved by resolutions of both Houses of Parliament within 2 months. If it is not approved by both the Houses of Parliament, it shall cease to operate at the expiration of two months. An exception is made only when a Proclamation is declared revoking a previous Proclamation.