SHORT ANSWER:
The President of India is empowered to act under various provisions of the Constitution of India.
DETAILS:
- Article 52: Establishes the office of the President of India.
- Article 53: Empowers the President to exercise executive power either directly or through officers subordinate to him.
- Article 60: Requires the President to take an oath of office before assuming duties.
- Article 111: Allows the President to return a bill for reconsideration.
- Article 123: Empowers the President to promulgate ordinances when Parliament is not in session.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- N/A
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India
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