Section 53 of The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act, 1991 in hindi
Power of President to remove difficulties.
- (1)If any difficulty arises in relation to the transition from the provisions of any law repealed by this Act or in giving effect to the provisions of this Act and in particular in relation to the constitution of the Legislative Assembly, the President may by order do anything not inconsistent with the provisions of the Constitution or of this Act which appear to him to be necessary or expedient for the purpose of removing the difficulty: Provided that no order under this sub-section shall be made after the expiry of the three years from the date of constitution of the first Legislative Assembly.
- (2)Every order made under sub-section (1) shall be laid before each House of Parliament.
Summary
- The President of India has the power to make orders to resolve difficulties that arise during the transition from repealed laws or in carrying out this Act.
- This power is especially meant for issues related to setting up the first Legislative Assembly of Delhi.
- Any order made by the President must not conflict with the rules of the Indian Constitution or this Act itself.
- The President cannot make any such difficulty-removal order after three years have passed from the date the first Legislative Assembly is formed.
- Every order made by the President under this power must be presented before both Houses of Parliament.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who has the authority to remove difficulties under Section 53?
Only the President of India has this authority.
2. Is there a time limit for the President to exercise this power?
Yes, the President cannot issue any such order after three years have passed from the date the first Delhi Legislative Assembly was constituted.
3. What must happen to the President's orders after they are issued?
Every order must be laid before each House of Parliament as soon as possible.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 53 of The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act, 1991, what is the maximum time period within which the President can make an order to remove transition difficulties?
Q2.Suppose a transitional difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of the Act. Under Section 53 of The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act, 1991, which of the following actions is legally permissible for the President to take?
Q3.Under Section 53 of The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act, 1991, what must happen after the President issues an order to remove a transition difficulty?
Q4.How does the power of the President to remove difficulties under Section 53 of The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act, 1991, relate to the constitution of the Legislative Assembly?