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In which situation does the Governor have genuine discretionary power (not bound by Cabinet advice)?
- Appointing Chief Minister in hung assembly
- Summoning Legislative Assembly
- Granting pardons for State offences
- Assenting to ordinary Bills
Answer: Appointing Chief Minister in hung assembly
Article 163: Governor generally acts on Cabinet advice, but has situational discretion: (a) appointing CM when no party has clear majority, (b) dismissing ministry losing majority, (c) recommending President's Rule under Article 356. Sarkaria Commission (1988) outlined guidelines for exercising these powers impartially.