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What is an Ordinance?

What is an Ordinance?

Ordinances are temporary laws that are promulgated by the President of India and the Governor of the States for the Union and the states respectively. They can only be issued when the Legislature is not in session.

According to the Constitution of India,

  • The President can promulgate an Ordinance under Article 123
  • The Governor can promulgate an Ordinance under Article 213

When a conflict arises between the State Ordinance and the already existing Central law, then the Ordinance has to be approved by the President before it can be assented by the Governor of that State. This particular law is applicable only to hat concerned state.

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