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Governor’s Address to State Legislature: Articles 163-176

24 January 20261 min read
NATIONAL AFFAIRSGovernor’sAddress to StateLegislature:Articles 163-17624 January 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Disputes in several States over the Address raised doubts about the limits of the Governor’s discretion under responsible government.

Key facts

  • The speech reflects the Council of Ministers’ agenda, not personal views.
  • The Legislature discusses it, ensuring scrutiny.
  • Governor is a constitutional head, not a parallel authority.
ArticleContent
163Aid and advice of the Council of Ministers
174Summon, prorogue, dissolve on Cabinet advice
175Address or send messages to the House
176Mandates the Address and its discussion

Exam angle

  • Principle: responsible government; delivering the Address is a duty.

Test yourself

1. Which Article mandates the Governor's Address at specified sessions of the State Legislature?

Article 176 mandates the Address and provides for its discussion.

2. Whose agenda does the Governor's Address to the State Legislature reflect?

It reflects the elected government's policies and agenda.

3. Under Article 163, the Governor acts on whose advice, except in limited discretionary matters?

Article 163 provides for aid and advice of the Council of Ministers.

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