Question

Which of the following is correct regarding the 'Pocket Veto Power of the President of India' in comparison to the American President?

I. Unlike the American President, the President of India can keep the pending bill for an indefinite period.
II. Unlike the American President, the President of India neither rejects the bill nor returns the bill for reconsideration.
III. Unlike the American Constitution, the Constitution of India does not give any time limit to the President upon the bill.
IV. Unlike the American President who has to resend the bill within 10 days, the Indian President has no such time bound.

Answer Options:

1. I and IV only
2. II and III only
3. I, II and IV only
4. I, II, III and IV

Answer 1

Correct Answer: 4. I, II, III and IV

Explanation:

1. Statement I: Correct.
   The Indian President can keep a bill pending indefinitely without taking any action, which is referred to as the "Pocket Veto." In contrast, the American President has a limited period (10 days) to act on a bill.

2. Statement II: Correct.
   The Indian President does not explicitly reject or return a bill for reconsideration in the case of a Pocket Veto. This is different from the American President, who must act within a time limit.

3. Statement III: Correct.
   The Indian Constitution does not prescribe any time limit for the President to act upon a bill. This makes the Pocket Veto power unique and unlimited in time.

4. Statement IV: Correct.
   Unlike the American President, who must resend the bill within 10 days if it is vetoed, the Indian President is not bound by any such timeframe.

Thus, all the statements (I, II, III, and IV) are correct.

Here are the relevant sources to verify the statements:

1. Article 111 of the Constitution of India

   • Provides details about the President's powers regarding assent to bills.
   • Official Source: legislative.gov.in

2. Pocket Veto Concept - Indian Context

   • Discussed in Indian Polity books such as Laxmikanth and other constitutional law resources.
   • Refer to: Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs (India): mpa.gov.in

3. Comparison with the U.S. Constitution (Article I, Section 7)

   • The U.S. Constitution specifies a 10-day limit for the President to act on a bill.
   • Official Source: constitution.congress.gov

These sources provide insights into the Pocket Veto powers of the Indian President in comparison to the U.S. President.