SHORT ANSWER:
A Governor can promulgate an ordinance when the state legislature is not in session and there is an urgent need for legislation.
DETAILS:
- The ordinance must be necessary to address a situation that cannot wait until the legislature reconvenes.
- The ordinance has the same force and effect as a law passed by the legislature.
- The ordinance must be laid before the legislature when it reconvenes.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If the ordinance is not approved by the legislature within six weeks of reassembly, it will cease to operate.
SOURCE:
- Article 213 of the Constitution of India
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