Article 123 of CoI : Article 123: Power of President to promulgate Ordinances during recess of Parliament.
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Explanation using Example
Example 1:
During the monsoon season, heavy rains cause severe flooding in several states of India, leading to widespread damage and displacement of people. The Parliament is not in session, and immediate action is required to provide relief and rehabilitation to the affected population. The President, upon being satisfied with the urgency of the situation, promulgates an Ordinance to allocate emergency funds and resources for flood relief and rehabilitation efforts. This Ordinance has the same effect as an Act of Parliament and will be laid before both Houses once they reassemble. If the Parliament does not disapprove the Ordinance within six weeks of reassembly, it continues to operate as law.
Example 2:
A sudden outbreak of a contagious disease occurs in India, and there is an urgent need to implement strict quarantine measures and allocate resources for medical facilities. The Parliament is in recess, and the President, recognizing the necessity for immediate action, promulgates an Ordinance to enforce quarantine regulations and allocate funds for healthcare infrastructure. This Ordinance is treated as an Act of Parliament and will be presented to both Houses when they reconvene. If both Houses do not pass resolutions disapproving the Ordinance within six weeks of reassembly, it remains in effect.
Example 3:
The government identifies a critical need to amend existing labor laws to protect workers' rights in the wake of an economic crisis. The Parliament is not in session, and the President, upon being convinced of the urgency, promulgates an Ordinance to amend the labor laws, ensuring immediate protection for workers. This Ordinance is equivalent to an Act of Parliament and will be laid before both Houses when they reassemble. If the Parliament does not disapprove the Ordinance within six weeks of reassembly, it continues to operate as law.
Example 4:
A significant cyber-attack targets India's critical infrastructure, and there is an urgent need to strengthen cybersecurity laws and allocate resources for defense mechanisms. The Parliament is in recess, and the President, recognizing the immediate need for action, promulgates an Ordinance to enhance cybersecurity measures and allocate necessary resources. This Ordinance has the same force as an Act of Parliament and will be presented to both Houses upon their reassembly. If the Parliament does not disapprove the Ordinance within six weeks of reassembly, it remains in effect.