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In which Article of the Constitution of India is the power of the President to promulgate Ordinances…

Under Article 123 of the Constitution of India (Chapter III of Part V, 'Legislative Powers of the President'), if at any time, except when both Houses of Parliament are in…

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In which Article of the Constitution of India is the power of the President to promulgate Ordinances during the recess of Parliament described?

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Under Article 123 of the Constitution of India (Chapter III of Part V, 'Legislative Powers of the President'), if at any time, except when both Houses of Parliament are in session, the President is satisfied that circumstances exist which render it necessary for him to take immediate action, he may promulgate such Ordinances as the circumstances appear to him to require. By contrast, Article 213 deals with the Governor's power to promulgate Ordinances during the recess of the State Legislature, and Article 352 deals with the Proclamation of National Emergency.

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Option A

Incorrect. Article 213 confers the Ordinance-making power upon the Governor of a State during the recess of the State Legislature, whereas the President's Ordinance-making power during the recess of Parliament is under Article 123.

Option B

Correct. Article 123 of the Constitution of India ('Power of President to promulgate Ordinances during recess of Parliament') empowers the President to promulgate Ordinances at any time except when both Houses of Parliament are in session, if satisfied that circumstances exist rendering immediate action necessary.

Option C

Incorrect. Article 352 deals with the Proclamation of Emergency (National Emergency) by the President, not Ordinance-making power.

Option D

Incorrect, because Article 123 is present among the given options and expressly governs the President's power to promulgate Ordinances during the recess of Parliament.

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