Correct option is A
The correct answer is (a) Obligatory Power
Explanation:
The Governor of a State in India does not have any explicitly mentioned "Obligatory Power" in the Constitution. The Governor exercises Executive, Legislative, and Discretionary powers but does not have any power that is obligatory or mandatory in nature.
Information Booster:
Governor: Powers and Functions:
1. Powers and Functions
- The Governor's role is similar to the President’s but lacks diplomatic, military, and emergency powers.
Executive Powers
- Appoint key officials (Chief Minister, ministers, Advocate General, State Election Commissioner, State PSC members).
- Supervises executive actions and state administration.
- Can recommend President’s Rule and acts as the Chancellor of state universities.
Legislative Powers
- Summons, prorogues and addresses the legislature.
- Appoints presiding officers and nominated members.
- Exercises veto power (assent, return, withhold, or reserve bills for the President).
Financial Powers
- Supervises the state budget and grants approval for money bills.
- Establishes the State Finance Commission every five years.
- Can advance funds from the Contingency Fund.
Judicial Powers
- Grants pardons, reprieves, and commutations for state law offenses.
- Consulted in the appointment of state High Court judges.
- Appoint district judges in consultation with the High Court.
Governor’s Discretionary Powers
Constitutional Discretion
- Decides if a matter falls under his discretion (cannot be challenged).
- Reserves bills for the President’s assent.
- Recommends President’s Rule in case of constitutional breakdown (Under Article 356).
- Acts as administrator of an adjoining Union Territory if assigned.
Situational Discretion
- Appoints a Chief Minister when no party has a clear majority.
- Dismisses a ministry lacking majority or dissolves the legislative assembly.
- Takes special responsibility for matters directed by the President.
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