Which of the following amendment made the advice given by the prime minister and his Cabinet binding on President?
The 42nd Amendment (1976)
However, there was a slight ambiguity whether the advice of the Council of Ministers is binding on the President. The 42nd Amendment (1976) made it explicit that the President shall, “act in accordance with such advice”. The amendment went into effect from 3 January 1977.
Who introduced the constitutional amendment bill?
The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Seventh Amendment) Bill, 2021 was introduced in Lok Sabha by the Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, Dr. Virendra Kumar, on August 9, 2021.
Which of the following Constitutional Amendment Act has have made the decision of the Council of Ministers binding on the President of India?
Article 74 provides for a council of ministers with the Prime Minister at the head to aid and advice the President in the exercise of his functions. The 42nd and 44th Constitutional Amendment Acts have made the advice binding on the President.
What article says about Prime Minister?
In the constitution of India, the prime minister is mentioned in only four of its articles (articles 74, 75, 78 and 366), however he/she plays a crucial role in the government of India by enjoying majority in the Lok Sabha.
Which of the following officials are appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister?
Governors of States. 2. The Chief Justice and Judges of High Courts.
Can President Send Back constitutional amendment bill?
Assent to Constitutional Amendment Bill In the case of such bills, the President must give assent. He cannot return the bill or withhold it (unlike ordinary bills). After this, the bill becomes a Constitutional Amendment Act and the Constitution stands amended in accordance with the terms of the Act.
Can President of India reject a bill?
The President shall not withhold constitutional amendment bill duly passed by Parliament per Article 368. If the President gives his assent, the bill is published in The Gazette of India and becomes an act from the date of his assent. If he withholds his assent, the bill is dropped, which is known as absolute veto.
What is 46th Amendment?
The 46th Amendment of the Constitution made it possible for the State to levy sales Sales Tax on the price of the goods and materials used in works contracts as if there was a sale of such goods and materials. By the 46th Amendment a new clause, namely clause (29A) was introduced in Art. 366 of the Constitution.
Which one of the following amendments to the Indian Constitution empowers the President to send back any matter for reconsideration by the Council of Ministers?
The 44th Amendment
Notes: The 44th Amendment (1978) h added that the President can send the advice back for reconsideration once. But if the Council of Ministers sends the same advice again to the President then the President must accept it. The amendment went into effect from 20 June, 1979.