Q. Consider the following statements regarding the powers of the Governor in relation to a floor test in a State Legislative Assembly: - When the House is in session, the Governor may invoke Article 175(2) to order a floor test.
- When the Assembly is not in session, the Governor can use his residuary powers to call for a floor test.
Which of the above statements is/are not correct?
Answer:
Only 1
Notes: Statement 1 is not correct as, when the House is in session, it is the Speaker who can call for a floor test, not the Governor under Article 175(2). Statement 2 is correct because when the Assembly is not in session, the Governor, using his residuary powers under Article 163, may call for a floor test. Supreme Court verdicts have clarified these distinctions.