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What is the role of the President in summoning and proroguing Parliament?
The President has the power to summon and prorogue Parliament. Summoning means calling for a session to begin, while proroguing means ending a session.Can the President dissolve the Lok Sabha?
No, the President does not have the power to dissolve the Lok Sabha. The Lok Sabha is dissolved by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister.What is the President’s role in nominating members to the Rajya Sabha?
The President can nominate 12 members to the Rajya Sabha who have special knowledge or practical experience in various fields such as literature, science, art, and social service.Can the President veto a bill passed by Parliament?
Yes, the President has the power to withhold his assent to a bill passed by Parliament. This is known as the President’s veto power.What is the procedure for removing the President from office?
The President can be removed from office by impeachment. The process involves charges being brought against the President in either House of Parliament, followed by a vote of two-thirds of the members present and voting.What is the term of office for the President of India?
The President of India holds office for a term of five years. However, the President can resign from office before completing the full term.Can the President be re-elected for a second term?
Yes, the President can be re-elected for a second term, but only if the incumbent President is eligible for re-election and wins the necessary votes.- What are the qualifications required for a person to be eligible to be elected as President of India?
To be eligible for the office of the President of India, a person must be a citizen of India, be at least 35 years of age, be qualified to be a member of the Lok Sabha, and must not hold any other office of profit.
In the lecture on President Part 5 from the book “Indian Polity” by M Laxmikanth for UPSC, the focus is on the various powers and functions of the President of India. The lecture starts by discussing the power of the President to grant pardons, reprieves, respites or remissions of punishment or to suspend, remit or commute the sentence of any person convicted of any offence. The President has the power to grant these pardons in consultation with the Council of Ministers, and this power is not subject to judicial review. Additionally, the President also has the power to extend pardons in cases of military or death sentence.
Next, the lecture covers the power of the President to summon, prorogue and dissolve the Parliament. The President has the authority to summon the Parliament, prorogue it (suspend a session without dissolving it), and dissolve the Lok Sabha. The President also has the power to address and send messages to the Parliament which is known as the President’s Address. It is an address that the President delivers at the beginning of the first session of each year and after each general election.
Furthermore, the lecture delves into the power of the President to issue ordinances during the recess of the Parliament. An ordinance is a law-making power of the President during the recess of the Parliament when it is not in session. The President can issue ordinances only when both Houses of Parliament are not in session and the President is satisfied that circumstances exist that require the immediate action of legislation. The ordinances issued by the President have the same force and effect as an Act of Parliament but are only temporary and must be approved by Parliament within six weeks of its reassembly.
The lecture also highlights the President’s role in appointing key officials. The President of India appoints the Prime Minister, other ministers, Attorney General, Comptroller and Auditor General of India, Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners, and members of Union Public Service Commission. These appointments are made on the advice of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers. However, the President is also empowered to appoint other officials such as the Governor of a State, Judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts, and the Chairman and members of various tribunals.
In conclusion, the lecture emphasizes the important role played by the President in the functioning of the Indian government. The President holds significant powers and responsibilities, such as granting pardons, summoning and dissolving the Parliament, issuing ordinances, and appointing key officials. The lecture also emphasizes the need for the President to work in consultation with the Council of Ministers and adhere to the constitutional provisions while exercising these powers. Overall, the lecture on President Part 5 provides a comprehensive understanding of the various roles and functions of the President as outlined in the Indian Constitution.
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