SHORT ANSWER:
The powers and responsibilities of a governor in relation to the state legislature are defined in the Constitution of India.
DETAILS:
- The governor summons and prorogues the sessions of the state legislature.
- The governor gives assent to bills passed by the legislature.
- The governor can dissolve the Legislative Assembly.
- The governor addresses the first session of the legislature after each general election and at the beginning of the first session each year.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Not applicable.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Articles 153 to 167.
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