SHORT ANSWER:
Article 174 of the Indian Constitution empowers the Governor to summon and prorogue the sessions of the state legislature.
DETAILS:
- The Governor can summon the legislature at any time.
- The Governor can prorogue the sessions of the legislature.
- The Governor must act according to the advice of the council of ministers.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- No specific punishment; it is a constitutional provision.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 174
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