SHORT ANSWER:
The Governor of a state has the power to summon and prorogue the sessions of the state legislature under Article 174 of the Indian Constitution.
DETAILS:
- The Governor can summon the House or Houses of the legislature at any time.
- The Governor can prorogue the House or Houses, which means to discontinue a session without dissolving it.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- None specified for the Governor's actions under this article.
SOURCE:
- Article 174, Constitution of India
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