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Critically analyze the discretionary powers granted to the Governor by the Indian Constitution.

  • UPSC 2015
  • 15 marks
  • Principal Organs of Government

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Discretion means acting on one's own judgement, not binding advice. Article 163(1) makes the Governor act on the advice of the council of ministers except where the Constitution requires him to act "in his discretion". No comparable carve-out exists for the President in Article 74. The design was a Governor who reigns but does not…

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  • What the Constitution grants
  • The case for discretion
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