SHORT ANSWER:
The Governor of a state has the constitutional authority to summon and prorogue the sessions of the state legislature.
DETAILS:
- Article 174 of the Constitution of India grants the Governor the power to summon and prorogue the sessions of the state legislature.
- The Governor can also dissolve the Legislative Assembly.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- No specific punishment; this is a constitutional provision.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 174
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