Q. Consider the following statements:
1.President can promulgate ordinances when the Parliament is not in session.
2.President can legislate by making regulations when the Puducherry assembly is suspended or dissolved.
3.President cannot withdraw ordinance.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] Only three

[D] None

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation: President can promulgate ordinances when the Parliament is not in session.

  • These ordinances must be approved by the Parliament within six weeks from its reassembly.
  • He can also withdraw an ordinance at any time.
  • He can make regulations for the peace, progress and good government of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu and Ladakh.
  • In the case of Puducherry also, the President can legislate by making regulations but only when the assembly is suspended or dissolved.

Source: Laxmikanth’s Polity