Article 213 of CoI : Article 213: Power of Governor to promulgate Ordinances during recess of Legislature.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: A sudden outbreak of a contagious disease in the state of Maharashtra requires immediate quarantine measures.

Application of Article 213:

• The Maharashtra Legislative Assembly is not in session.
• The Governor of Maharashtra, recognizing the urgent need to control the outbreak, decides that immediate action is necessary.
• The Governor promulgates an Ordinance to enforce quarantine measures, restrict movement, and allocate emergency funds for healthcare facilities.
• This Ordinance is laid before the Legislative Assembly when it reconvenes.
• The Ordinance will cease to operate six weeks after the Assembly reassembles unless it is approved by the Assembly within that period.

Example 2:

Scenario: A severe drought in the state of Rajasthan necessitates immediate relief measures for farmers.

Application of Article 213:

• The Rajasthan Legislative Assembly is not in session.
• The Governor of Rajasthan, understanding the critical situation, decides that immediate action is required to provide relief to the farmers.
• The Governor promulgates an Ordinance to provide financial aid, waive off certain agricultural loa...

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