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An ordinance promulgated by the President of India, in exercise of his legislative power, shall cease…

Article 123(2) ends an ordinance six weeks after Parliament reassembles, or earlier when both Houses pass disapproving resolutions. The President may also withdraw it at any…

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An ordinance promulgated by the President of India, in exercise of his legislative power, shall cease to operate or to have effect or be of same force as an Act of Parliament:

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Article 123(2) ends an ordinance six weeks after Parliament reassembles, or earlier when both Houses pass disapproving resolutions. The President may also withdraw it at any time. Where the Houses reassemble on different dates, the six weeks run from the later date. All three options name constitutional routes by which it ceases to operate.

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