2026 · Q15
Which of the following statements with respect to the Ordinance promulgated under Article 213 of the Constitution of India is/are correct?
- 1It shall be laid before the Legislative Assembly of the State, or where there is a Legislative Council in the State, before both the Houses.
- 2It shall cease to operate at the expiration of two months from the reassembly of the Legislature.
- 3It may be withdrawn at any time by the Governor.
General KnowledgeIndian Polity and Governance
- A1 only
- B3 only
- C1 and 3 only
- D1, 2 and 3
Explanation
Under Article 213, an ordinance must be laid before the Legislative Assembly (or both Houses where there is a Legislative Council), so statement 1 is correct, and the Governor may withdraw it at any time, so statement 3 is correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: an ordinance ceases to operate at the expiration of six weeks (not two months) from the reassembly of the legislature. The answer is (C) 1 and 3 only.