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    Question

    As per Art. 213 of the Constitution, once an ordinance

    has been promulgated by the Governor in a State it will cease to operate within _________ from reassembly of Legislature
    A 6 weeks Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 8 weeks Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 6 months Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 12 months Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Art. 213 (2) An Ordinance promulgated under this article shall have the same force and effect as an Act of the Legislature of the State assented to by the Governor, but every such Ordinance— (a) shall be laid before the Legislative Assembly of the State, or where there is a Legislative Council in the State, before both the Houses, and shall cease to operate at the expiration of six weeks from the reassembly of the Legislature, or if before the expiration of that period a resolution disapproving it is passed by the Legislative Assembly and agreed to by the Legislative Council, if any, upon the passing of the  resolution or, as the case may be, on the resolution being agreed to by the Council; and  (b) may be withdrawn at any time by the Governor.

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