With reference to the Governor's legislative powers under Article 200, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. A Governor holds the constitutional authority to exercise a pocket veto by indefinitely withholding action on a bill passed by the State Legislature.
2. If a State Legislature re-passes a bill after it is returned by the Governor, the Governor cannot reserve it for the President's consideration.

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Accepted Answer

B) 2 only — Statement 1 is incorrect because the Supreme Court ruled that Governors cannot exercise absolute or pocket vetoes and must return the bill 'as soon as possible' if withholding assent. Statement 2 is correct as the Court clarified that a re-passed bill must be granted assent and cannot be reserved for the President.

SC Restricts Governor Veto Under Article 200

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