Which one of the following statements is not correct?

Tax may be imposed by way of ordinance.

Preventive detention may be authorized by way of ordinance.

An ordinance promulgated by the President has its operation for a period of 6 months.

Ordinance may be promulgated by the President for any matter for which Parliament has power to make laws.

Correct option is C

The operation of an ordinance promulgated by the President lasts for 6 weeks (not 6 months) from the reassembly of Parliament, as per Article 123 of the Constitution. Thus, (c) is incorrect.

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Which one of the following statements is not correct?

Tax may be imposed by way of ordinance.

Preventive detention may be authorized by way of ordinance.

An ordinance promulgated by the President has its operation for a period of 6 months.

Ordinance may be promulgated by the President for any matter for which Parliament has power to make laws.

Correct option is C

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