SHORT ANSWER:
The roles of the governor and lieutenant governor differ in influencing the legislative process and governance in union territories with legislatures compared to those without.
DETAILS:
- In union territories with legislatures, the governor acts as the constitutional head and has the power to summon and prorogue the assembly, while the lieutenant governor in union territories without legislatures has more administrative powers.
- The governor can give assent to bills passed by the legislative assembly, whereas the lieutenant governor can exercise discretion in certain matters.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- N/A
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 239 to Article 241
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