2014 · Q58
After a Bill has been passed by the Houses of the Parliament, it is presented to the President who may either give assent to the Bill or withhold his assent. The President may
General KnowledgeIndian Polity and Governance
- Aassent within six months
- Bassent or reject the Bill as soon as possible
- Creturn the Bill as soon as possible after the Bill is presented to him with a message requesting the House to reconsider the Bill
- Dwithhold his assent even if the Bill is passed again by the Houses
Explanation
The President may return a non-money Bill with a message for reconsideration (suspensive veto).