Article 175 of the Indian Constitution deals with the right of the Governor to address and send messages to the House or Houses of the State Legislature.
It has two parts:
(1) Addressing the Legislature:
The Governor has the power to address the Legislative Assembly, or in states with a bicameral legislature, either House of the Legislature or both Houses assembled together.
The Governor can require the attendance of members for this purpose.
(2) Sending Messages:
The Governor can send messages to the House or Houses of the Legislature.
These messages can be related to a specific Bill pending in the Legislature or on any other matter.
The House or Houses receiving the message are obligated to consider it "with all convenient despatch."
The Governor's power is not absolute.
While they have the right to send messages, they are bound by the advice of the Council of Ministers in most matters.
The Legislature is not obligated to follow the Governor's suggestions in the messages.
This article empowers the Governor to communicate directly with the Legislature, fostering dialogue and transparency.
It allows the Governor to express their views on important issues, including proposed legislation.
The Legislature can utilize this communication to gain insights from the Governor's perspective.
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