The President is an integral part of the Parliament. In this context explain the following: (a) The financial powers of the President
The President is an integral part of the Parliament. In this context explain the following:
(a) The financial powers of the President
(b) The judicial powers of the President
(C) The emergency powers of the President.
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(a) The financial powers of the President:
1. The Budget is presented to the Parliament in the name of the President.
2. All money bills are introduced in the Parliament with the President’s permission.
(b) The judicial powers of the President:
1. The President has the power to grant pardon, to remit, reduce or suspend the sentence of a person convicted of any offense. He can also pardon a death sentence.
2. He/she is not answerable to any court of law for his/ her actions, except if he/she is impeached by the Parliament.
(c) The emergency powers of the President:
1. The President can declare Emergency if the security of the country is threatened by external aggression or armed rebellion.
2. If the administrative machinery of a state breaks down, Presidential Rule is imposed in that state.
3. If the financial stability of the country is threatened, a Financial Emergency can be declared by him.