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What is Article 174 of indian constitution

 

📜 Article 174 of the Indian Constitution

Title: Sessions of the State Legislature, Prorogation and Dissolution


🔹 Text Summary of Article 174:

Article 174 empowers the Governor to summon, prorogue, and dissolve the Legislative Assembly of the State.


📌 Clause-wise Breakdown:

Clause Provision
(1) The Governor shall from time to time summon the State Legislature to meet at such time and place as he thinks fit.
But 6 months must not pass between two sessions.
(2) The Governor may:
(a) Prorogue the House(s) — i.e., end a session without dissolving the House.
(b) Dissolve the Legislative Assembly.

🧠 Key Takeaways:

  • The Governor has the constitutional authority to call sessions of the State Legislature.

  • The Legislature must meet at least once every six months.

  • The Governor acts on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers (except in special circumstances).

  • Dissolution refers to ending the Assembly's term before 5 years, typically done when:

    • Government loses majority

    • President’s Rule is imposed

    • CM recommends early elections


⚖️ Similar Central Article:

Article Level Subject
85 Union Sessions of Parliament
174 State Sessions of State Legislature

🏛️ Real-World Relevance:

  • Used during political instability, hung assemblies, or early elections.

  • For example, if a CM loses the majority, the Governor may dissolve the Assembly.