What is the rationale behind the Governor reserving certain bills for the consideration of the Presi...........

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What is the rationale behind the Governor reserving certain bills for the consideration of the President who then either approves the bill or vetoes it or sends it back to the assembly?

1) To ensure harmony between the central laws and state laws

2) To ensure that state laws are not ultra vires the constitution

Which of the above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

None

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Explanation:

Such a provision exists for bills that are either in potential conflict with a subject law in concurrent list, or endanger the position of the state high court, or are potentially against the constitution. A review by the President on the recommendation of the Governor ensures that all such laws are consistent and a citizen does not face conflicting laws. For e.g. Karnataka Governor had referred the Prohibition of Child Marriage (Karnataka Amendment) Bill, 2016 for the consideration of former President Pranab Mukherjee on the grounds that some clauses of the Bill are repugnant of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006, which is a Central legislation.