A Governor holds back a State bill and sends it to the President inste…

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A Governor holds back a State bill and sends it to the President instead of signing. What power is this?

Accepted Answer

D. Reserving a bill

1. The Governor can reserve a State bill for the President.
2. This lets the centre delay and examine State laws.
3. It is a unitary feature.
_Source: syllabus Political Science, Indian Constitution at Work, Chapter 7, Federalism._

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A Governor holds back a State bill and sends it to the President instead of signing. What power is this?

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