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In the case of a bill passed by the State Legislatue, Governor can reserve it for the consideration of the President. a. The President may declare or withhold his assent to the bill. b. The President may return the bill for reconsideration to the State Legislature. c. State Legislature must reconsider the bill within three months and if passed again it is obligatory upon the President to give his assent. d. In case of reconsidered bill which is passed again by State Legislature, President shall declare his assent within a period of six months. Which of the statements given above are correct ?

In the case of a bill passed by the State Legislatue, Governor can reserve it for the consideration of the President. a. The President may declare or withhold his assent to the bill. b. The President may return the bill for reconsideration to the State Legislature. c. State Legislature must reconsider the bill within three months and if passed again it is obligatory upon the President to give his assent. d. In case of reconsidered bill which is passed again by State Legislature, President shall declare his assent within a period of six months. Which of the statements given above are correct ? Correct Answer a and b 

The correct answer is a and b.

Key Points

  • Assent of the President – Article 201 
  • The President may assent, withhold his assent.
  • The President can return the bill for reconsideration to State Legislature.
  • Hence a and b are correct statements.
  • State Legislature must reconsider the bill within six months.
  • Constitution does not mention whether the President is bound to give his assent if the bill is passed again after reconsideration.
  • In case of a reconsidered bill which is passed again by State Legislature, President is not bound to give assent within a time period.
  • Hence c and d are not correct.

Important Points

  • Assent of the Governor – Article 200
  • The Governor has the following four options
    • Governor may give assent to the bill.
    • Governor may reject the bill.
    • Governor may return the bill for reconsideration.
    • Governor may reserve the bill for the assent of the President.

Related Questions

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