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After a Bill has been passed by the Houses of the Parliament, it is presented to the President who has certain powers regarding the Bill. Let`s dissect each option to understand them better.
Option 1: This option states that the President may assent within six months. However, this is not entirely correct. The President does not have a fixed time limit within which they must give assent to a Bill. They can take their time to consider the Bill before making a decision.
Option 2: This option suggests that the President can either assent or reject the Bill as soon as possible. While the President has the power to reject a Bill, it is not necessary for them to make a decision "as soon as possible." They can take their time to carefully review the Bill before giving their assent or rejection.
Option 3: This is the correct answer. After the Bill is presented to the President, they have the option to return the Bill with a message requesting the House to reconsider it. This gives the President the opportunity to express any concerns or suggest amendments that they feel would be beneficial.
Option 4: This option suggests that the President can withhold their assent even if the Bill is passed again by the Houses. While the President has the power to withhold their