With reference to the Governor in India, consider the following statements:1.A Governor can summon legislative assembly without consulting the Chief minister or the Speaker.2.Punchhi Commission suggested ending the practice of burdening Governors with the office of Chancellor in universities.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B

Notes:

Statement 1 is incorrect: In Nabam Rebia vs Deputy Speaker And Ors (2016), the SC concluded that the Governor’s discretion did not extend to the powers conferred under Article 174 and hence he could not summon the House, determine its legislative agenda or address the legislative assembly without consulting the Chief minister or the Speaker.
Statement 2 is correct: M. Punchhi Commission suggested ending the practice of burdening Governors with the office of Chancellor in universities.

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