Consider the following statements:
I. The Constitution of India explicitly mentions that in certain spheres the Governor of a State acts in his/her own discretion.
II. The President of India can, of his/her own, reserve a bill passed by a State Legislature for his/her consideration without it being forwarded by the Governor of the State concerned.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Detailed Explanation:
✅ Statement I is Correct
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The Constitution explicitly provides situations where the Governor can act in his/her discretion.
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Article 163(2) states that if any question arises regarding the Governor's discretionary powers, the Governor's decision shall be final.
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Examples include reserving certain bills for the President and decisions in specific political situations.
❌ Statement II is Incorrect
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The President cannot directly reserve a State Bill for consideration.
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A State Bill reaches the President only when the Governor reserves it under Article 200.
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Therefore, the President cannot act suo motu (on his/her own) in this matter.
Therefore, only Statement I is correct.
📝 Short Notes: Governor's Discretionary Powers
| Provision | Details |
|---|---|
| Article 163 | Governor can act in discretion in specified matters |
| Article 200 | Governor may reserve a State Bill for President |
| Hung Assembly | Governor may exercise discretion in inviting a CM |
| President's Role | Acts only after bill is reserved by Governor |
Key Fact:
Unlike the President, whose discretionary powers are very limited, the Governor enjoys certain constitutional discretionary powers, especially in Centre-State relations.
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