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The power of the President to Promulgate an Ordinance is governed by which Article of the Constitution…

Article 123 governs the President’s power to promulgate ordinances when both Houses of Parliament are not simultaneously in session and immediate action is necessary. Such…

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The power of the President to Promulgate an Ordinance is governed by which Article of the Constitution of India?

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Article 123 governs the President’s power to promulgate ordinances when both Houses of Parliament are not simultaneously in session and immediate action is necessary. Such an ordinance has the force of an Act of Parliament but must be laid before Parliament and ordinarily expires six weeks after reassembly unless replaced or otherwise ended. Article 213 contains the corresponding power of a State Governor.

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