← Governor: powers, discretion, assent and ordinancesState bills: assent, return and presidential reservationFind a topicSearchArticle 200 gives the Governor defined choices on State billsRepassage removes withholding but leaves reservation availableA bill endangering the High Court’s constitutional position must be reservedArticle 201 applies to bills reserved by the GovernorA reserved non-Money Bill may return for reconsideration within six monthsThe Governor is not bound by ministerial advice under Article 200Assent choices under Articles 200–201 are not open to merits reviewProlonged unexplained gubernatorial inaction may attract limited mandamusCourts cannot prescribe general assent deadlines absent constitutional onesArticle 142 cannot substitute deemed assent for constitutional assentA reserved bill does not automatically require an Article 143 reference
