SHORT ANSWER:
The President of India grants assent to bills through a formal process after they are passed by Parliament, while a Governor in a Union Territory has a different procedure for granting assent.
DETAILS:
- The President can either give assent, withhold assent, or return the bill for reconsideration (except for money bills).
- In Union Territories, the Governor can also give assent, withhold it, or return the bill, but the process may vary based on the specific Union Territory's governance structure.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- No specific punishment; however, a bill cannot become law without the President's or Governor's assent.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Articles 111 and 239AA.
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