Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Centre’s control over State legislation:
1.The Governor can reserve certain types of Bills, such as those that endanger the position of the State High Court, for the mandatory consideration of the President.
2.During a Financial Emergency, the President can direct the State to reserve all Money Bills and other Financial Bills for his consideration.
3.The Governor cannot promulgate an ordinance on any subject in the State List without prior instructions from the President if a Bill containing the same provisions would have required Presidential sanction.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: D
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Statement 1: Correct. Reservation is mandatory if the Bill derogates from the powers of the High Court.
  • Statement 2: Correct. This is a specific power under Article 360 to ensure central financial control.
  • Statement 3: Correct. Article 213(1) restricts the Governor’s ordinance-making power in cases where a Bill would require the President’s previous sanction or reservation.
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