When a bill is passed by both Houses of Parliament and presented to the President, which constitutional article empowers the President to give assent, withhold assent, or return the bill for reconsideration?

💡 Solution & Explanation

Article 111 of the Constitution governs the assent given by the President to bills passed by both Houses of Parliament, permitting assent, withholding of assent, or return of ordinary bills for legislative reconsideration. Article 108 provides for joint sittings of Parliament. Article 112 deals with the annual financial statement or budget. Article 117 specifies special provisions concerning financial bills. Money bills cannot be returned for reconsideration by the President.