36. (1) The President shall take care that the laws are faithfully executed. He shall commission all officers of State. He may at any time require information, in writing or otherwise, from the officers of the executive department upon any subject relating to their respective offices.
(2) He shall have power to grant reprieves, com- mutations and pardons after conviction for all offences subject to such regulations as may be provided by law relative to the manner of applying therefor.
(3) He and all civil officers except such inferior officers as may by law be exempted, shall, before entering on the duties of their respective offices, take and subscribe the following oath or affirmation:-
I do solemnly swear/affirm that I will support and defend the Constitution of the Hindusthan Free State and that I will faith- fully discharge the duties of the office of — to the best of my ability.
(4) He shall have power, by and with the advice and consent of two-thirds of the members present in a joint meeting of both the Chambers, to declare war or make treaties.
(5) He shall have power, by and with the advice and consent of the Council of Ministers, to appoint ambassadors and consuls.