Which of the following is / are the financial power(s) of the Governor

Which of the following is / are the financial power(s) of the Governor?

  • 1. A Money Bill can be introduced in the Legislative Assembly only on the recommendation of the Governor
  • 2. No demand for a grant can be made without the recommendation of the Governor
  • 3. The supplementary, additional or excess grants are laid down with the recommendation of the Governor

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1 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
1 and 3 only
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UPSC Geoscientist – 2021
All three statements describe financial powers of the Governor as outlined in the Constitution of India.
1. Article 207(1) states that a Bill or amendment making provision for any of the matters specified in sub-clauses (a) to (f) of clause (1) of article 199 shall not be introduced or moved in a House of the Legislature of a State except on the recommendation of the Governor. These matters constitute a Money Bill.
2. Article 203(3) states that no demand for a grant shall be made except on the recommendation of the Governor.
3. Article 205(1) states that if any supplementary, additional, or excess grant is required, a demand shall be laid before the House(s) of the Legislature, and the provisions of Articles 203 and 204 (dealing with procedure in Financial matters) shall apply in relation to such demand as they apply in relation to a demand for a grant. This implies the necessity of the Governor’s recommendation.
The Governor’s recommendation is a prerequisite for the introduction of Money Bills and demands for grants, including supplementary, additional, or excess grants, in the State Legislature.
These powers are similar to those of the President at the Union level, reflecting the Governor’s role as the head of the state executive and guardian of the state’s finances within the legislative process.