15-12-2017, 04:32 PM
Veto Power of the President (Article -lll)
*Every Bill passed by the Parliament becomes Act only after getting the assent of the President.
*When a Bill passed by the Parliament is sent ‘to the President, he can
(a)give his assent to the bill, or
(b)withhold his assent, or
©return the bill for reconsideration by the Parliament (if it is not a Money Bill or a Constitutional Amendment Bill). However, if the bill is again passed by. the Parliament, with or without amendments, the President must give his assent to the bill.
*President cannot send back a money bill passed by the Parliament, because it is introduced- in the Lok Sabha only on the recommendation of the President.
*24th Constitutional Amendment. Act 1974 made.it obligatory for the President to give his assent to a constitutional amendment bill.
*There are four types of vetos.
(1)Absolute veto
(2)Qualified veto
(3)Suspensive veto-
(4)Pocket veto
*The veto power enjoyed by the President of India is a combination of absolute, suspensive and pocket vetos.
*The President has absolute veto power over 1 state legislation.
Articles and the President
Article 52 - There shall be a President of India
Article 54 - Election of President
Article 56 - Term of Office
Article 58 - Qualification for Election as President
Article 59 - Conditions of President's Office
Article 60 - Oath or Affirmation
Article 61 - Procedure of Impeachment
Article 72 - Pardoning Power of President
Article 111 - Veto Power of President
Article 123 - Ordinance making power of President
Article 143 - Power of President to consult the Supreme court
