What are the legislative powers of the Indian president?

1.	What are the legislative powers of the Indian president?
Answer» Legislative Powers of President of IndiaThe parliament is composed of president, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha so, president of India is a inseparable part of Indian Parliament.\tPresident has power to summon or prorogue the two houses of parliament. After a prorogation, the house must be summoned within 6 months.\tThe President may dissolve the Lok Sabha. (Rajya Sabha is never dissolved)\tAfter the general Elections, president addresses both the houses of the parliament. He may address either house or even a joint sitting.\tThe 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)\tPresident has power to nominate 12 members of Rajya Sabha if they excelled in Art, Literature, Science, Social Science, Culture etc. (Article 80)\tA Bill passed by the parliament becomes an act only after president has given assent to it.

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