Presidential assent to ordinance — Article used — UPSC Prelims PYQ 2003

Under which Article of the Indian Constitution did the President give his assent to the ordinance on electoral reforms when it was sent back to him by the Union Cabinet without making any changes (in the year 2002)?

1. Article 121
2. Article 122
3. Article 123
4. Article 124

Explanation

Option (c) is correct

• Article 123 of the Constitution expressly vests the power to promulgate ordinances, and to give assent to them, in the President of India.

Answer: (c) Article 123