Rights of president

The Legislative powers of the president are

• The president summons both the Houses of the Parliament and prorogues them.
• He or she can dissolve the Lok Sabha
• The President uses these powers according to the advice of the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister.

 The Executive powers of the president are

• The President is responsible for making a wide variety of appointments.
• The President appoints the Prime Minister the person most likely to command the support of the majority in the Lok Sabha.
• The President then appoints the other members of the Council of Ministers, distributing portfolios to them on the advice of the Prime Minister.

The Financial powers:

• All money bills originate in Parliament, but only if the President recommends it.
• No money bill can be introduced in Parliament without his or her assent.
• The President appoints a finance commission every five years.

The Judicial powers:

• The president appoints the Chief Justice of the Union Judiciary and other judges on the advice of the Chief Justice.
• The President enjoys the judicial immunity. No criminal proceedings can be initiated against him/her during his/her term in office.