A proclamation of financial emergency, issued under Article 360 of the Constitution, must be approved by both Houses of Parliament. If it is issued when Parliament is not in session, it remains in operation for a maximum of one month without parliamentary approval. If approved by both houses, it can continue for six months.
How long the proclamation of financial emergency may remain in operation without the approval by both the houses of Parliament?
Asked in Headmaster (Secondary School) 2018 · Topic: Emergency Provisions (Duration, Extension, and Revocation of Emergency)
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