Question

If the President returns a Bill sent to him for his assent and the Parliament once again passes the Bill in its original form, then the President _________________.

• A. can once again return the Bill for further reconsideration
• B. can ask for a referendum on the Bill
• C. has to give assent to the Bill
• D. can seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on the bill

Answer 1

The correct option is C has to give assent to the Bill

The President is an integral part of the Parliament. He exercises Legislative powers in this regard. Article 111 makes provision for assent by President. It says that when a bill is sent to the President after it has been passed by the Parliament, he can give his assent, withhold his assent, or return the Bill for reconsideration. However, if Bill is passed again with or without amendments the President is bound to give his assent to the Bill.