ICSE Class 10 Answered
With reference to the vast powers enjoyed by the President of India, briefly describe the following:
The Military functions
The Financial functions
The Judiciary Functions
Asked by Topperlearning User | 02 May, 2016, 02:27: PM
Expert Answer
- Military functions:
- He is the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of India.
- According to certain rules and regulations, he appoints the Chiefs of the three wings of the Armed Forces.
- He can make Declarations on War and Peace on the advice of the Council of Ministers.
- To introduce
- Financial functions:
- money bills
- To present the Annual Financial Statement before the Parliament at the beginning of every financial year
- To constitute a finance commission every five years
- To authorise the withdrawal of advances from the Contingency Fund of India to meet the unforeseen expenses faced by the country
- Judiciary functions:
- He is not answerable to any court of law for the exercise of the powers and duties of his office.
- During his tenure, no criminal suit can be initiated against him.
- He is given the power to grant pardon, to remit or suspend a sentence or punishment on an appeal for mercy.
Answered by | 02 May, 2016, 04:27: PM