Consider the following statements: 1. Once approved the emergency continues for one year. 2. The proclamation of emergency must be approved by both the houses of parliament within one month from the date of its issue. Which of the above statements are not correct?

Consider the following statements: 1. Once approved the emergency continues for one year. 2. The proclamation of emergency must be approved by both the houses of parliament within one month from the date of its issue. Which of the above statements are not correct? Correct Answer 1 only

The correct answer is option 1

Key Points

  • On the 44th Amendment act of 1978, when an emergency was approved it continues for 6 months. Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
  • The emergency can be extended to an indefinite period (approval every 6 months)
  • The proclamation of emergency must be approved by both the houses of parliament within one month from the date of its issue. Hence statement 2 is correct.
  • Before the 44th amendment act, there is no provision for extending an emergency, once approved it can be for an indefinite period until it is revoked by the president.

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