APSC CCE 2022 · Question 51 of 176

Which of the following is not a correct option about the Governor's power to make Ordinance?

Indian Polity

AThe Governor may promulgate Ordinance when Legislature or both the Houses thereof are in sessionCorrect
BArticle 213 of the Constitution empowers the Governor to promulgate Ordinances
CThe Ordinance may be withdrawn by the Governor at any time
DIt is not a discretionary power of the Governor

Answer: A. The Governor may promulgate Ordinance when Legislature or both the Houses thereof are in session

Explanation

The Governor can promulgate an Ordinance only when the Legislature (or both Houses) is not in session; Article 213 empowers the Governor in this regard and the Ordinance can be withdrawn at any time.

Source: APSC CCE Prelims 2022 GS Paper-I, official Series-D key

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