India, Nov. 24 -- What are the constitutional options before a Governor when a Bill is presented under Article 200 of the Constitution of India?

Answer: The Governor, under Article 200, has three constitutional options: assent to the Bill, reserve it for the President, or withhold assent and return it to the Legislature with comments. The power to return a Bill with comments is not available for Money Bills.

Q: Is the Governor bound by the aid and advice tendered by the Council of Ministers (CoM) while exercising all options available with him when a Bill is presented before him under Article 200?

Answer: The Governor enjoys discretion in choosing from these three constitutional options and is not bound by the aid and advice of the CoM...