Consider the following statements in respect of financial emergency under Article 360 of the Constitution of India:
1. A Proclamation of financial emergency issued shall cease to operate at the expiration of Two months, unless before the expiration of that period it has been approved by the resolution of both houses of Parliament.
2. If any proclamation of financial emergencies in operation, it is competent for the president of India to issue directions for the reduction of salaries and allowances of all or any class of persons serving in connection with the affairs of the Union but excluding the Judges of the Supreme Court and the High Courts. The Judges of the Supreme Court and the High courts.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
1. Statement 1 is correct. According to Article 360(2)(c) of the Constitution of India, a Proclamation of financial emergency shall cease to operate at the expiration of two months unless approved by resolutions of both Houses of Parliament.
2. Statement 2 is incorrect. While the President can issue directions for the reduction of salaries and allowances of persons serving the Union or a State during a financial emergency, Article 360(4)(b) explicitly states that such directions can include provisions requiring the reduction of salaries and allowances of all or any class of persons serving in connection with the affairs of the Union, including the Judges of the Supreme Court and the High Courts.