Political Science, asked by reneekan, 1 year ago

what powers are enjoyed by the president?

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Answered by phanikaushal
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The president is the head of the Indian state. He is the first citizen of India and acts as a symbol of unity, integrity and solidarity of the nation.

Acc to article 53 of our constitution “the executive power of the union shall be vested in president “ and

Acc to article 74 “ there shall be a COM headed by PM to aid and advise the president who shall exercise his functions in accordance with such advice”

He has wide powers which are given below

Executive powers

All executive actions of GOI are taken in his name

He appoints PM and other ministers and they hold office during his pleasure

He appoints attorney general(AG), CAG,CEC and other election commissioners, chairman and members of UPSC, Governors and so on

He directly administers UTs through administrators appointed by him

He appoints inter- state council to promote cooperation

He can declare any area as scheduled area and has powers with respect to the administration of scheduled areas and tribal areas.

2. Legislative powers

He can summon or prorogue the Parliament and can dissolve the Lok Sabha.

He can summon the joint sitting of both the houses of Parliament which is presided by the speaker of the Lok Sabha

He nominates 12 members to the Rajya Sabha from amongst persons having special knowledge or practical experience in Literature ,science, art and social service

He can nominate 2 members to Lok Sabha from Anglo Indian community

he can promulgate Ordinance when the parliament is not in session

He lays reports of CAG, UPSC, finance commission and others before the parliament

He decides on questions as to disqualification of MPs in consultation with the EC

He has veto powers under article 111(like absolute veto, suspensive veto and pocket veto)

He may give his assent to bill

Withold his assent to the bill

Return the bill

3. Financial powers

Money bill can be introduced in the Parliament only with his prior recommendations

He causes to be laid before the parliament the union budget

He constitutes a finance commission after every 5yrs

4. Judicial powers

Appoints the chief justice and the judges of supreme court and high courts

Can seek advice from the Supreme Court on any question of law or fact but the advice tendered by the supreme court is not binding on the president

He can grant pardon,reprieve, respite,remit and commute the punishment of any person

5. Diplomatic powers

International treaties and agreement are negotiated and concluded on behalf of the president subject to the approval of parliament

He represents India at international forums and sends and receives diplomats

6. Military powers

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