Within what period must both Houses of Parliament approve a proclamation of President’s Rule under Article 356, if the Lok Sabha is not dissolved?
Question and options
Within what period must both Houses of Parliament approve a proclamation of President’s Rule under Article 356, if the Lok Sabha is not dissolved?
Within two months
Within one month
Within six months
Within three months
Answer and explanation
Article 356(3) makes the proclamation lapse after two months unless both Houses approve it. One month is the period for a National Emergency under Article 352(4), and six months is how long an approved President’s Rule lasts under Article 356(4) before it must be renewed.
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