Which of the following is not correct with respect to powers and functions of Governor ........

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Which of the following is not correct with respect to powers and functions of Governor?

The Governor has the power to pardon any sentence or punishment except the Death sentence or sentence by a court martial.

The Governor has the power to withhold assent to an ordinary bill.

The Governor has the power to fix the date for an assembly session and also the agenda for the session.

The Governor has the discretionary power to appoint a person as chief minister of the state and then ask him/her to prove majority in case of a hung assembly.

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Explanation:

Recently the Supreme Court in the Arunachal Pradesh case ruled that –
• The governor can act without the aid and advice of council of ministers only when the council has lost the majority of the house.
• The Governor has no authority to fix the date or agenda of the state legislative Assembly.