Special address by the Governor
Article 176 — Special address by the Governor
the first session after each general election to the Legislative Assembly and at the commencement of the first session of each year], the Governor shall address the Legislative Assembly or, in the case of a State having a Legislative Council, both Houses assembled together and inform the Legislature of the causes of its summons. (2) Provision shall be made by the rules regulating the procedure of the House or either House for the allotment of time for discussion of the matters referred to in such address 3***.
Plain English Summary
This article states that the Governor must address the State Legislative Assembly (or both Houses if there is a Legislative Council) for the first time after a general election and at the start of every new year. The Governor must also tell the Legislature why they are calling them to meet.
Key Points
- The Governor has a duty to speak in the Legislative Assembly under specific circumstances.
- This happens either after a general election or at the beginning of each year's session.
- The Governor must inform the Legislature about the reasons for summoning them.
- Rules will be made to manage how much time is given for discussing the topics mentioned in the address.
Why It Matters
This article establishes a formal, constitutional mechanism through which the Governor communicates with the State Legislature and sets the agenda for legislative proceedings.
Landmark Judgements
No major landmark judgements.