With reference to ‘Ordinance” consider the following statements:1.Constitution gives the President of India powers to promulgate ordinances when Parliament is in session.2.An Ordinance has the same force and effect as an Act of Parliament.3.An Ordinance shall not be considered void if it makes a law that Parliament is not competent to enact under the Constitution.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q. With reference to ‘Ordinance” consider the following statements:
1.Constitution gives the President of India powers to promulgate ordinances when Parliament is in session.
2.An Ordinance has the same force and effect as an Act of Parliament.
3.An Ordinance shall not be considered void if it makes a law that Parliament is not competent to enact under the Constitution.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 2 only

[D] 1 and 2 only

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 and 3 are incorrect. Article 123 of the Constitution gives the President of India powers to promulgate ordinances when Parliament is not in session and an immediate action is required. If an Ordinance makes a law that Parliament is not competent to enact under the Constitution, it shall be considered void.

Statement 2 is correct. An Ordinance has the same force and effect as an Act of Parliament.

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