SHORT ANSWER:
The Governor can withhold assent, return the bill for reconsideration, or give assent to bills passed by the state legislature.
DETAILS:
- The Governor has the power to give assent to a bill, which is necessary for it to become law.
- The Governor can return the bill for reconsideration if it is not a money bill.
- The Governor can also withhold assent, which means the bill does not become law.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- No specific punishment, but withholding assent can delay the enactment of laws.
SOURCE:
- Article 200 of the Constitution of India
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