2018 · Q100
Which of the following statements about the Ordinance-making power of the governor is/ are correct?
- 1It is a discretionary power.
- 2The Governor himself is not competent to withdraw the Ordinance at any time.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
General KnowledgeIndian Polity and Governance
- A1 only
- B2 only
- CBoth 1 and 2
- DNeither 1 nor 2
Explanation
The Governor's ordinance-making power under Article 213 is exercised on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers, not as a discretionary power, so statement 1 is incorrect. The Governor is competent to withdraw an ordinance at any time, so statement 2 is also incorrect. Hence neither 1 nor 2.