- Governor has the power to reserve bills for Presidential consideration. - There is no provision for joint sitting in state legislatures. - The power to nominate an Anglo-Indian to the state assembly existed previously but is now abolished (as of 2019).
Which of the following statements are correct regarding legislative powers of the Governor? Governor can reserve Bill for President's consideration when it opposes a Directive Principle of State Policy. Governor calls for joint sitting of both the Houses of state legislature (in case of bicameral legislature). He nominates one Anglo-Indian to the state legislative assembly.
Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 1 2021 · Topic: The Governor (Legislative Powers of the Governor (including Ordinance-making Power))
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