SHORT ANSWER:
An ordinance must be approved by the state legislature within six weeks of reassembly, or it will cease to operate.
DETAILS:
- An ordinance is issued by the Governor when the state legislature is not in session.
- It remains in effect for six weeks after the legislature reconvenes.
- If not approved within this time frame, the ordinance lapses.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- No specific punishment, but the ordinance becomes ineffective.
SOURCE:
- Article 213 of the Constitution of India
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