Can the President withhold assent from a Bill that has been passed by both houses of Parliament?
No, the President cannot withhold assent from a Bill that has been passed by both houses of Parliament. Once a Bill has been passed by the Houses of Parliament and presented to the President for assent, he must declare either that he assents to the Bill or that he withholds ons assent therefrom (Article 111). The only exception is when the Bill is not a Money Bill; in this case, the President may return it to the Houses for reconsideration along with any suggested amendments. However, if the Bill is passed again by the Houses with or without amendment and presented to the President for assent, he must not withhold assent therefrom (Article 111).