Question

When and how does the president exercise his discretionary powers?
IT'S URGENT....

Answer 1

There are Provisions of many Discretionary  power of the president in Indian constitution, but exercising most of these are warranted by Council of Ministers ie, Prime Minister, So there is very little room for President of India to act in his discretion in day to day business of the government, Still he can use his discretion in the following matters:

1. Sending the bill passed by both houses for reconsideration (Excluding Money Bill and Constitutional Amendment Bill).

2.Vetoing the bill - Withholding the bill.

3. Vetoing on State Legislatures' bill which are recommended by Governor of the state for Presidential Consideration.

4. Appointing the New Prime Minister in case of death of the PM in office or in case of hung Parliament.

5. With holding the Promulgation of the Ordinance if he is of the feeling that the ordinance is of bad faith or affecting the national interest.

6. When he seeks advice from the Supreme court, and after the advice tendered he can act upon his discretion.
7. When PM or any Minister loses the 'No Confidence Motion', its up to his discretion to dissolve the Lower house or to look in to the alternative government farming while life of loksabha is intact.