Article 201 of CoI : Article 201: Bills reserved for consideration.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: A State Legislature in India passes a Bill aimed at regulating the sale and distribution of alcohol within the state. The Bill is not a Money Bill.

Process:

1. The Bill is passed by both Houses of the State Legislature.
2. The Governor of the state, however, has reservations about the Bill and decides to reserve it for the consideration of the President of India.
3. The President reviews the Bill and decides not to assent to it immediately. Instead, the President directs the Governor to return the Bill to the State Legislature with a message suggesting certain amendments.
4. The State Legislature receives the Bill along with the President's message and reconsiders it within six months.
5. After reconsideration, the State Legislature passes the Bill again, either with or without the suggested amendments.
6. The Bill is then presented again to the President for his consideration.
7. The President now has the option to either assent to the Bill or withhold assent.

Example 2:

Scenario: A State Legislature in India passes a Bill to introduce a new educational policy that mandates compulsory education for children up to the age of 14. The Bill is not a Money Bill.

Process:

1. The Bill is passed by both Houses of the State Legislature.
2. The Governor o...

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