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Parliament is not in session when an urgent need arises to amend a tax procedure. The President promulgates an ordinance on the subject. Which statement about the ordinance is correct?

An ordinance has the force of an Act but is temporary. It must be laid before Parliament and ceases to operate six weeks after Parliament reassembles unless it is approved or disapproved earlier. It is issued only when Parliament is not in session.

  1. AIt has the force of an Act of Parliament but must be laid before Parliament and lapses six weeks after Parliament reassembles unless approved earlierCorrect
  2. BIt is permanent law and needs no approval from Parliament
  3. CIt can be issued by the Governor on Union List subjects
  4. DIt lapses automatically after one year regardless of Parliament

Explanation

The President can issue an ordinance only when Parliament is not in session. It has the same force as an Act, but must be laid before Parliament and ceases to operate six weeks after reassembly unless Parliament disapproves it earlier or approves it as law. Option 2 is wrong because it is temporary, and a Governor cannot legislate on Union List subjects.

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