Under Article 192 of the Constitution, the Governor decides on the disqualification of a member of the State Legislature. For these decisions, the Governor must obtain the opinion of the Election Commission, but they are not always bound by it.
Consider the following statements regarding the disqualification of Member of the State Assembly of Rajasthan under Article 191(1) of the Constitution – (i) On such questions the Governor is final. (ii) Before deciding any such question, the Governor shall take the opinion of the Election Commission and shall act according to such opinion. - (5) Question not attempted
Asked in Asst. Prof. (Sanskrit College Edu.) 2024 · Topic: The Governor (Discretionary Powers of the Governor)
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