Consider the following statements 1 The Provision of President rsquo s Rule does not apply to the UT...........

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Consider the following statements.

1) The Provision of President’s Rule does not apply to the UTs as they are already being governed by the Centre.

2) The Lieutenant Governor in a UT can exercise his functions only in accordance with the advice of the Council of Ministers and does not enjoy any discretion.

Which of the above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

None

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Explanation:

Statement 1: The council of ministers headed by the chief minister aid and advise the lt. governor in the exercise of his functions except in so far as he is required to act in his discretion. In the case of difference of opinion between the lt. governor and his ministers, the lt. governor is to refer the matter to the president for decision and act accordingly.

Statement 2: When a situation arises in which the administration of the territory cannot be carried on in accordance with the above provisions, the president can suspend their (above provisions) operation and make the necessary incidental or consequential provisions for administering the territory. This can be done on the report of the lt. governor or otherwise. This provision resembles Article 356 which deals with the imposition of President’s Rule in the states

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