Which article deals with the Ordinance making power of the Governor?

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  1. Article 200
  2. Article 213
  3. Article 161
  4. Article 167

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Option 2 : Article 213
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The correct answer is Article 213.

Key Points

  • Article 213 of the constitution deals with the ordinance making power of the Governor.
  • Governor issues an ordinance when one or both the Houses of State Legislature are not in Session.
  • The ordinance issued by him will have the same force as a law.
  • The Governor has the power to withdraw the ordinance anytime.
  • Governor is prohibited from promulgating ordinances that contains:
  1. ​If a bill requires the previous sanction of the President for introduction in the State Legislature.
  2. If a bill is reserved for the assent of the President.
  • He takes advice from the council of ministers before promulgating any ordinance.
  • An ordinance issued by the Governor ceases to be in operation 6 weeks after the reassembly of the State Legislature unless approved earlier.
  • The life of the Ordinance is the same as the ordinance issued by the President i.e. 6 months and 6 weeks.

Additional Information

  • Article 161 -
    • Deals with the Pardoning Powers of the Governor.
    • Governor can grant pardon to any person convicted of any offence, against any law relating to a matter which the executive power of the state extends.
    • Governor is deprived of pardoning the death sentence of the person.
  • Article 200 -
    • Deals with the Assent of the Governor.
    • Every bill passed by the State Legislature has to receive Governor's assent.
    • Governor can:
      1. Give assent to a bill
      2. Withhold his assent
      3. Reserve the bill for the reconsideration of the President.
  • Article 167 -
    • Deals with the duties of the Chief Minister.
    • It is the duty of the Chief Minister to provide the Governor with all the information and decisions of the Council of Ministers relating to the affairs of the state.
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