Why is it in News?
→ The Uttarakhand Governor returned amendment Bills on UCC and religious conversion law.
→ The action renewed debate on the scope of Governors’ constitutional powers.
Important Points
- Uttarakhand Governor returned amendment Bills on Uniform Civil Code.
- Bills related to Freedom of Religion and Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion Act, 2018.
- Governor cited technical and legal flaws.
- Governor derives authority under Article 200.
- Governor can assent, withhold assent, or return Bills (except Money Bills).
- Governor can reserve Bills for the President.
- Governor holds absolute veto and suspensive veto.
- Governor does not have pocket veto.
- Governor is appointed under Article 155.
- Governor is constitutional head of the State under Article 153.
- Executive power of State vests in Governor under Article 154.
- Ordinance-making power is under Article 213.
- Clemency powers are exercised under Article 161.
- Governor acts on aid and advice of Council of Ministers under Article 163.