The discretionary powers of the Governor are as follows:
In appointing the Chief Minister if no party enjoys majority it is left to the discretion of the Governor to call any person to form the government and prove his majority.
On the recommendation of the Chief Minister, Governor can sack any minister (Article! 64).
If the Governor believes that the government has lost majority or if the Chief Minister having lost majority does not resign or if the government is using unethical means for political gains, under these circumstances he can dissolve the Council of ministers. (‘Article 174).
The Governor can return a bill back to legislature for reconsideration.
The Governor can reserve certain bills passed by the state legislature for consideration of the President (Article 200).
Before issuing an ordinance, the Governor can receive directions from the President.
If the Governor is satisfied that a situation has arisen in which the government cannot be run according to provision of the constitution he may request the President to take over the state administration under Article 356. This is called President’* rule’. The report sent by the Governor to President must be kept confidential from the Council of ministers.
