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Ordinance

A law made by the President (Article 123) or a state Governor (Article 213) when the legislature is not in session. It lapses unless the legislature approves it within six weeks of reassembling.

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How a bill becomes a law in India

Three readings in each house, a committee if needed, the President’s assent — and the special routes for money bills, ordinances and amendments to the Constitution.

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