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When a bill is sent to the governor after it is passed by state legislature, he can: 1. Return the bill, even if it is a money bill, for reconsideration of the state legislature. 2. Reserve the bill for the consideration of the president. 3. Give his assent to the bill. 4. Withhold his assent to the bill. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

When a bill is sent to the governor after it is passed by state legislature, he can: 1. Return the bill, even if it is a money bill, for reconsideration of the state legislature. 2. Reserve the bill for the consideration of the president. 3. Give his assent to the bill. 4. Withhold his assent to the bill. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: Correct Answer 2, 3 and 4 only

The correct answer is 2, 3 and 4 only.

Important Points

Legislative Powers of Governor

  • When a bill is sent to the governor after it is passed by state legislature, he can:
    • Give his assent to the bill. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
    • Withhold his assent to the bill. Hence, statement 4 is correct.
    • Return the bill (if it is not a money bill) for reconsideration of the state legislature. Hence, statement 1 is NOT correct.
      • ​However, if the bill is passed again by the state legislature with or without amendments, the governor has to give his assent to the bill.
    • Reserve the bill for the consideration of the president. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
      • In one case such reservation is obligatory, that is, where the bill passed by the state legislature endangers the position of the state high court. In addition, the governor can also reserve the bill if it is of the following nature:
        1. Ultra-vires, that is, against the provisions of the Constitution.
        2. Opposed to the Directive Principles of State Policy.
        3. Against the larger interest of the country.
        4. Of grave national importance.
        5. Dealing with compulsory acquisition of property under Article 31A of the Constitution.

Additional Information

  • He can summon or prorogue the state legislature and dissolve the state legislative assembly.
  • He can appoint any member of the State legislative assembly to preside over its proceedings when the offices of both the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker fall vacant.
  • He nominates one-sixth of the members of the state legislative council from amongst persons having special knowledge or practical experience in literature, science, art, cooperative movement and social service.
  • He decides on the question of disqualification of members of the state legislature in consultation with the Election Commission.
  • He can promulgate ordinances when the state legislature is not in session.
  • He lays the reports of the State Finance Commission, the State Public Service Commission and the Comptroller and Auditor-General relating to the accounts of the state, before the state legislature. 

Related Questions

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 ?
Why is it remarked that the “pocket of the Indian President is bigger than that of the American President” in reference to Pocket Vetro Power of the president? A. The power of the Indian President not to take any action (either positive or negative) on the bill for an indefinite period. B. The President of the USA has to return the bill for reconsideration within 10 days, as against 30 days for the Indian President. C. The President of the USA has to return the bill for reconsideration within 10 days, as against 20 days for the Indian President. D. The President of the USA can't return the bill for reconsideration if he kept it for more than 10 days, while that is not the case with the Indian President.
(a) If the president returns the bill passed by state legislature for reconsideration and if the bill is passed again by the state legislature and presented again to the president for his assent, the President is bound to give his assent to the bill. (b) The constitution has fixed a period of six months within which the President has to take decision with regard to a bill reserved by the Governor for his consideration.
Consider the following statements: 1. With respect to the ordinary Bills passed by the State Legislature, the Governor is vested with a discretionary power either to withhold his/her assent or return the Bill for reconsideration by the State Legislature. 2. If a Bill passed by the State Legislature is derogatory to the powers of the High Court, it is compulsory for the Governor to reserve the Bill. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Consider the following statements: (a) The President may return an ordinary bill for reconsideration of the Parliament. (b) The President may return the money bill for reconsideration of the Parliament. (c) If an ordinary bill is passed again by the Parliament, the President must give his assent to the bill. Which of the statement/s given above is/are correct?
Which of the following actions cannot be taken by the President with respect to Money Bill? i. President can reject Money Bill ii. President recommends laying down of Money bill in Lok Sabha iii. President can send the bill back to Parliament for reconsideration iv. President gives his assent to the bill
Consider the following statements regarding the Amendment of the Constitution. 1. Article 368 of the constitution deals with the powers of Parliament to amend the constitution and its procedure. 2. Constitution amendment bill can be introduced in the state legislatures. 3. President can neither withhold his assent to the bill nor return the bill for reconsideration of the Parliament. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
With respect to the following statements, find the Incorrect Statement? The President can direct the states to reserve money bills and other financial bills passed by the state legislature for his consideration The Governor can reserve certain bills for the consideration of the President.
Which of the following statements are correct regarding the powers of a Governor to reserve a bill for the consideration of the President? It is laid down in Article 200. It is not a discretionary power of the Governor . It is compulsory,if the bill endangers the position of High Court. He can reserve any bill passed by the state legislature.
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the powers of a Governor to reserve a bill for the consideration of the President? (a) It is laid down in Article - 201. (b) It is not a discretionary power of the Governor (c) It is compulsory, if the bill endangers the position of High Court. (d) The provision of reserve the bill for the consideration of the President is also applicable to state of Jammu and Kashmir.