Analyze the constitutional provisions regarding the Ordinance-making power of the President under Article 123: 1. An ordinance promulgated by the President has the same force and effect as an Act of Parliament. 2. It must be approved by both Houses of Parliament within six weeks from the date of reassembly, failing which it ceases to operate. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

💡 Solution & Explanation

Article 123 grants the President legislative power to promulgate ordinances during parliamentary recess, which possess identical legal status to parliamentary statutes. They must receive legislative approval within six weeks of Parliament reassembling. Incorrect alternatives overlook this mandatory statutory timeline. Article 213 confers parallel ordinance-making powers upon the Governors of states.