Article 123 of the Indian Constitution grants the President the power to promulgate ordinances when both Houses of Parliament are not in session and circumstances require immediate action. The act of the President giving assent to an ordinance falls under this power, regardless of whether it was the initial promulgation or assent after reconsideration by the Cabinet.
Under which Article of the Indian Constitution did the President give his assent to the ordinance on electoral reforms when it was sent back to him by the Union Cabinet without making any changes (in the year 2002)?
Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2003 · Topic: The President (Legislative Powers (including Ordinance-Making Power))
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