Which of the following are the Discretionary powers of Governor?

A. During an emergency he can override the advice of the council of ministers. At such times, he acts as an agent of the president and becomes the real ruler of the state

B. He uses his discretion in submitting a report to the president regarding the affairs of the state.

C. He can disqualify a member of a House of the State Legislature if the legislator is no longer complying with provisions of Article 191.

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A and B

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B and C

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Solution

The correct option is B
A and B

The governor can use the following discretionary powers:

If no party gets an absolute majority, the governor can use his discretion in the selection of the chief minister.

During an emergency he can override the advice of the council of ministers. At such times, he acts as an agent of the president and becomes the real ruler of the state.

He uses his discretion in submitting a report to the president regarding the affairs of the state.

He can withhold his assent to a bill and send it to the president for his approval.

Governor is empowered under Article 192 to disqualify a member of a House of the State Legislature when the election commission recommends that the legislator is no longer complying with provisions of Article 191.This is not his discretion.

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Reason (R): The Council of Ministers are people's representatives and must be involved in decision making.

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1. When there is a dispute between the Prime Minister and the cabinet

2. When there is no majority party in the Lok Sabha and he has to choose a Prime Minister

3. When the ruling party loses its majority in the Lok Sabha.

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