Which of the following are discretionary powers given to the Governor of a State? 1. Sending a report to the President of India for imposing President's rule 2. Appointing the Ministers 3. Reserving certain bills passed by the State Legislature for consideration of the President of India 4. Making the rules to conduct the business of the State Government Select the correct answer using the code given below.

QUESTION

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Indian Polity

Prelims 2014

Which of the following are discretionary powers given to the Governor of a State?

Sending a report to the President of India for imposing President's rule
Appointing the Ministers
Reserving certain bills passed by the State Legislature for consideration of the President of India
Making the rules to conduct the business of the State Government

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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Explanation

Statement 1 is correct: Sending a report to the President recommending imposition of President’s Rule (Article 356) is a discretionary power of the Governor. The Governor can act independently if they believe the constitutional machinery in the state has failed.

Statement 2 is incorrect: The appointment of Ministers is done by the Governor on the advice of the Chief Minister, not at their discretion (Article 164).

Statement 3 is correct: The Governor has the discretionary power to reserve certain bills passed by the State Legislature for the President’s consideration (Article 200).

Statement 4 is incorrect: The rules for the conduct of business of the State Government are made by the Governor on the advice of the Council of Ministers (Article 166), not at their discretion.

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