Political Science · Indian Polity
Which is/are discretionary powers of the Governor?
- 1. Sending a report to the President for the imposition of President's Rule under Article 356
- 2. Appointing the Chief Minister when no party wins a majority in the state legislative assembly
- 3. Reserving certain bills passed by the state legislature for the consideration of the President
- 4. Removing members of the State Public Service Commission
A1, 2 and 3 ✓ Correct
B2, 3 and 4
C1 and 3
D1, 2, 3 and 4
Correct answer: (A) 1, 2 and 3 — Items 1, 2 and 3 are discretionary powers of the Governor, so the answer is 1, 2 and 3.
Explanation
★Items 1, 2 and 3 are discretionary powers of the Governor, so the answer is 1, 2 and 3.
★The Governor may report to the President recommending President's Rule under Article 356.
★The Governor uses discretion in appointing a Chief Minister in a hung assembly.
★The Governor may reserve certain state bills for the consideration of the President.
★Item 4 is wrong, because members of the State Public Service Commission are not removed by the Governor.
★They are removed by the President after an inquiry by the Supreme Court.
★So removing State PSC members is not a discretionary power of the Governor.
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