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A Bill passed by both Houses of Parliament is sent to the President. Which statement about the effect of the President's action is correct?

A Bill passed by both Houses becomes an Act only when the President gives assent. The Speaker's signature or any court certification does not complete enactment, and there is no automatic enactment after a fixed number of days if assent is not given.

  1. AThe Bill becomes law automatically after 30 days irrespective of the President's action
  2. BThe Bill becomes an Act only after the President gives assent to itCorrect
  3. CThe Bill becomes an Act once the Speaker of Lok Sabha signs it
  4. DThe Bill becomes an Act when the Supreme Court certifies it as constitutional

Explanation

After both Houses pass an ordinary Bill, it is presented to the President, and it becomes an Act only on assent. The Speaker's signature only authenticates passage in Lok Sabha and the Supreme Court has no certifying role before enactment. No rule makes it law automatically after 30 days.

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