Article 123 of the Constitution empowers the President to promulgate ordinances when Parliament is not in session and he is satisfied that circumstances exist which render it necessary for him to take immediate action. These ordinances have the same force and effect as an Act of Parliament, but are temporary in nature.
Which of this is the legislative power of the President according to constitution ?
Asked in CGPSC Prelims Exam 2018 · Topic: The President (Legislative Powers (including Ordinance-Making Power))
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