I. An Ordinance can amend any Central Act.
II. An Ordinance can abridge a Fundamental Right.
III. An Ordinance can come into effect from a back date.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) I and II only
(b) II and III only
(c) I and III only
(d) I, II, and III
Ans-c
Explanation
If at any time, except when both Houses of Parliament are in session, the President is satisfied that circumstances exist which render it necessary for him to take immediate action, he may promulgate such Ordinances as the circumstances appear to him to require.
Ordinances are subjected to constitutional limitations originating in
- Fundamental rights contained in Part III
- Distribution of legislative powers between Union and states
- Other Constitutional limitations
Hence statement 2 is incorrect
An ordinance like a legislation can be retrospective, that is, it may come into force from a back date. It may modify or repeal any act of Parliament or another ordinance. However, an ordinance cannot amend the Constitution .
Hence statements 1 & 3 are correct