Question

Explain the general powers of the President of India

Answer 1

Answer:

Executive Powers

As per Article 53 of the Constitution of India, the President has the following executive powers:

1- A right to be informed of all of the nation’s affairs.

2- Powers to appoint and remove high Constitutional authorities, including the prime minister and the council of ministers.

3- Appointments of the judges of the Supreme Court and the High Courts, the state governors, the attorney general, the comptroller and auditor

general (CAG), and the chief commissioner and members of the election commission are made in his name.

Legislative Powers

1- The President is always the first to address the Parliament during the budget session.

2- In case of a deadlock in legislation process between the two houses of Parliament, the President summons a joint session to break the impasse.

3- Presidential sanction is mandatory for a legislation such as creating a new state, or changes in the boundary of existing states, or a change in the name of a state.

4- Legislation dealing with fundamental rights under the Constitution require the President’s consent.

5- Money bills introduced in the Lok Sabha require the President’s consent.

6- All bills passed by Parliament need the President’s consent before becoming law.

7- The President is responsible for promulgating ordinances or emergent legislation during Parliament’s recess.

8- He nominates the members to both the Houses.

Military Powers

As the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces the President plays the following role:

1- All officers’ appointments are made by him or her, including that of the chiefs.

2- The country declares war in the name of the President.

3- The country also concludes peace in the name of the President’s

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