What are the legislative powers of …

Legislative Powers of President of India

The parliament is composed of president, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha so, president of India is a inseparable part of Indian Parliament.

• President has power to summon or prorogue the two houses of parliament. After a prorogation, the house must be summoned within 6 months.
• The President may dissolve the Lok Sabha. (Rajya Sabha is never dissolved)
• After the general Elections, president addresses both the houses of the parliament. He may address either house or even a joint sitting.
• The President may nominate two members of Anglo Indian Community in the Lok Sabha if he feels that the community is not represented adequately. (Article 331)
• President has power to nominate 12 members of Rajya Sabha if they excelled in Art, Literature, Science, Social Science, Culture etc. (Article 80)
• A Bill passed by the parliament becomes an act only after president has given assent to it.