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Q15 (CDS-II/2026) Polity & Governance › State Executive & Legislature

Which of the following statements with respect to the Ordinance promulgated under Article 213 of the Constitution of India is/are correct ?
1. It shall be laid before the Legislative Assembly of the State, or where there is a Legislative Council in the State, before both the Houses
2. It shall cease to operate at the expiration of two months from the reassembly of the Legislature
3. It may be withdrawn at any time by the Governor
Select the answer using the code given below :

Result
Your answer: —  ·  Correct: C

Explanation

Article 213 of the Constitution of India deals with the power of the Governor to promulgate ordinances during the recess of the State Legislature. According to Article 213(2):

  • Statement 1 is correct: Every ordinance promulgated under this article must be laid before the Legislative Assembly of the State, or where there is a Legislative Council, before both Houses.
  • Statement 2 is incorrect: An ordinance ceases to operate at the expiration of six weeks (not two months) from the reassembly of the Legislature, unless it is disapproved by the House(s) earlier.
  • Statement 3 is correct: Under Article 213(2)(b), the ordinance may be withdrawn at any time by the Governor.

Since statements 1 and 3 are correct, the correct option is C.

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