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What is the constitutional significance of the President's assent to a Bill passed by the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly and reserved by the Governor under Article 200?
A. The President must grant assent within 30 days without exceptions.
B. The President can withhold assent permanently even if the state legislature reconsiders and passes the Bill again.✓ Correct Answer
C. The President acts on the binding advice of the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh.
D. The Bill lapses automatically if the Lok Sabha is dissolved before presidential consideration.
💡 Solution & Explanation
Under Article 201, when a Bill is reserved by the Governor for the consideration of the President, the President may assent or withhold assent, and crucially, even if the state legislature passes the bill again upon return, the President is not bound to give assent. The President acts on the advice of the Union Council of Ministers, not the state Chief Minister. Lok Sabha dissolution has no effect on pending state bills reserved for the President. This provision ensures national legislative harmony on crucial subjects.
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