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An ordinance normally remains in force till

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An ordinance normally remains in force till
  1. six months from the date of issue
  2. six weeks from the date of issue
  3. six weeks from the commencement of the next session of the legislature
  4. six months from the commencement of the next session of the legislature

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Correct answer: C - six weeks from the commencement of the next session of the legislature
Under Articles 123(2)(a) and 213(2)(a), an ordinance ceases to operate at the end of six weeks from the reassembly of the legislature, unless it is disapproved or withdrawn earlier. Since the gap between two sessions cannot exceed six months, an ordinance can last at most about six months and six weeks; “six months from the date of issue” confuses that gap with the life of the ordinance.

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