Question

The President of India is vested with Ordinance making power by Article $126$ of Constitution. He exercises this power.

• A. When Lok Sabha is not in session and circumstances exist which render it necessary for the President to take immediate action
• B. When Council of States is not in session and the President is satisfied that circumstances exist which render it necessary for him to take immediate action
• C. When both Houses of Parliament are not in Session and President is satisfied that circumstances exist which made it necessary for him to take the immediate action
• D. In all the above circumstances

Answer 1

The correct option is C When both Houses of Parliament are not in Session and President is satisfied that circumstances exist which made it necessary for him to take the immediate action

Article 123 of the Constitution of India empowers the President to promulgate ordinances during the recess of the Parliament. He can promulgate ordinances only when both the Houses of the Parliament are not in session or either of the two Houses are not in session and circumstances require immediate action to be taken.