Under which Article can the President promulgate Ordinances when Parliament is not in session, and how long do these last?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Article 123; until Parliament reconvenes or 6 weeks thereafter.
Under Article 123 of the Indian Constitution, the President can promulgate ordinances when Parliament is not in session. These ordinances hold the same force as an Act of Parliament but are temporary. An ordinance must be approved by Parliament within six weeks of its reassembly, otherwise, it ceases to operate. Since the maximum gap between two sessions can be six months, its maximum lifespan is six months and six weeks.