3. 1. About
Ordinances are laws that are promulgated by the President of India on the
recommendation of the Union Cabinet. They can only be issued when Parliament
is not in session. They enable the Indian government to take immediate legislative
action. Ordinances cease to operate either if Parliament does not approve of them
within six weeks of reassembly, or if disapproving resolutions are passed by both
Houses. It is also compulsory for a session of Parliament to be held within six
months.
4. 2. In Depth
Ordinances are temporary laws that are circulated by the President of India on the
recommendation of the Union
Cabinet. They can only be delivered when the Parliament is not in session. They enable the
Indian government to take immediate legislative action.
At times, when the legislature of the Union is not in session and there is a need to make a
legislation (Act) in emergency. In such cases, the government refers a proposal to the
President or Governor, and if they approve of them, it becomes an Ordinance. Legally, an
ordinance is the equal to Act. It can be seen as a temporary law till its expiry or till it is
repealed or it is approved by the legislature.
5. 3. ACT & Law
*ACT*
Once the Bill has been passed by the legislature, it is send to the President or the
Governor, as the case may be for the approval. By receiving his assent, it becomes an Act.
An Act is a law which is made by the legislature like Parliament or State Legislative
Assembly.
*LAW*
The term 'law' in general refers to the set of regulations or rules to be followed. Law can
be in the form of an act, ordinance, order, by-laws, rule, regulation etc. An act is a subset
of law.
6. 4. List of Central Government Ordinances
1. Customs (Tariff) Amendment Ordinance, 2003
2. Taxation Laws (Amendment) Ordinance, 2003
3. National Tax Tribunal Ordinance, 2003
4. Prevention of Terrorism (Amendment)
Ordinance, 2003
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