Q: Which of the following are the discretionary powers given to the Governor of a State?
a) Sending a report to the President of India for imposing the President’s rule
b) Appointing the Ministers
c) Reserving certain bills passed by the State Legislature for consideration of the President of India
d) Making the rules to conduct the business of the State Government
The correct answer is 1 and 3 only.
Governor
- The Governor’s appointment, his powers and everything related to the office of Governor have been discussed under Article 153 to Article 162 of the Indian Constitution.
- The Governor performs the same duties as the President, but for the State.
- The discretionary powers of the Governor include:-
- He/She has the discretion to choose a candidate for the chief minister when no party gets a clear majority.
- He/She can withhold his assent to a bill and send it to the President for his approval.
- Governor can reserve certain bills passed by the State Legislature for consideration of the President of India. Hence, Statement 3 is correct.
- They can override the advice of the council of ministers if specifically permitted by the President during emergency rule per Article 353.
- Article 356 also states that the President can invoke President rule in a state on the report of the governor. Hence, Statement 1 is correct.
- The Governor appoints Chief Minister and other Ministers as per Article 164 and the Advocate General for the State as per Article 165. Therefore, this is not a part of discretionary powers. Hence, Statement 2 is not correct.
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