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Venugopal: the reason why I say it should be forthwith, even money bills which requires urgency, the Governor has to deal with it as soon as possible. Even if it was not provided, when Governor has money bills, it has to deal with it forthwith. There is no question of him harboring discretion in terms of money bill. He has five choices- reservation for President, money bill which stands on separate footing, third is to grant assent, refer bills with amendments to the legislature with message, and fifth is to withhold assent.

CJI: You are supporting the Solicitor?

Venugopal: he has to play a pragmatic role in granting assent