GK Question

polity medium mcq

The Governor can promulgate Ordinances under which Article when the State Legislature is not in session?

  1. Article 123
  2. Article 213
  3. Article 214
  4. Article 215

Answer: Article 213

Article 213 empowers the Governor to promulgate Ordinances when the State Legislature is not in session, if satisfied that circumstances require immediate action. Ordinances have the same force as Acts but must be approved by the Legislature within 6 weeks of reassembly, or they lapse. The Governor's satisfaction is subject to judicial review for mala fides.

Topic Governor
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