2020 · Q83
Which of the following statement (s) regarding promulgation of ordinance is/are correct?
- 1President can promulgate ordinances which are of temporary duration.
- 2An ordinance promulgated by the President has to be ratified by Parliament within six weeks of its re-assembly.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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- A1 only
- B2 only
- CBoth 1 and 2
- DNeither 1 nor 2
Explanation
Ordinances under Article 123 are temporary measures the President promulgates when Parliament is not in session (1 true), and every ordinance must be laid before Parliament and ceases to operate six weeks after Parliament reassembles unless approved (2 true). Both statements are correct.