Q: Discuss the legislative powers of President ?

Ans: Legislative Powers of President: 

He summons or prorogues Parliament and dissolve the Lok Sabha.

He summons a joint sitting of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha in case of deadlock.

He addresses the Indian Parliament at the commencement of the first session after every general election.

He appoints speaker, deputy speaker of Lok Sabha, and chairman/deputy chairman of Rajya Sabha when the seats fall vacant .

He nominates 12 members of the Rajya Sabha

He can nominate two members to the Lok Sabha from the Anglo-Indian Community.

He consults the Election Commission of India on questions of disqualifications of MPs.

He recommends/ permits the introduction of certain types of bills (to read on how a bill is passed in the Indian Parliament, check the linked article.)

He promulgates ordinances.

He lays the following reports before the Parliament:

Comptroller and Auditor General

Union Public Service Commission

Finance Commission, etc.

Keywords used: 

1. Prorogue: discontinue a session of (a parliament or other legislative assembly) without dissolving it.

2. Promulgate : promote or make widely known (an idea or cause).


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