Consider the following circumstances once a Proclamation of Emergency is revoked:
1. Parliament's power lapses immediately after the revocation of the Proclamation.
2. Parliament retains the power to legislate for six months post-revocation, ensuring stability in governance.
3. Parliament retains the power for one year after the Emergency ends to ensure continuity.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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Consider the following circumstances once a Proclamation of Emergency is revoked:
1. Parliament's power lapses immediately after the revocation of the Proclamation.
2. Parliament retains the power to legislate for six months post-revocation, ensuring stability in governance.
3. Parliament retains the power for one year after the Emergency ends to ensure continuity.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

Statement 1 is incorrect. When the Proclamation of Emergency is revoked, Parliament retains certain powers for a period of time. Specifically, it has special legislative powers for six months after the revocation, as per the provisions of the Constitution.

Statement 2 is correct. According to Article 368, even after the revocation of a Proclamation of Emergency, Parliament retains the power to legislate for six months to maintain continuity and stability in governance.

Statement 3 is incorrect. The power of Parliament to legislate under the special provisions only extends for six months after the revocation of the Emergency, not for one year.

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Consider the following circumstances once a Proclamation of Emergency is revoked: 1. Parliament's power lapses immediately after the revocation of the Proclamation. 2. Parliament retains the power to legislate for six months post-revocation, ensuring stability in governance. 3. Parliament retains the power for one year after the Emergency ends to ensure continuity. Which of the above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3