SHORT ANSWER:
Articles 174 and 175 of the Indian Constitution grant the governor the power to summon and prorogue the state legislature.
DETAILS:
- Article 174 allows the governor to summon the House or Houses of the legislature at any time.
- Article 175 empowers the governor to address the legislature and send messages to it.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- No specific punishment mentioned for misuse of these powers.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India
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