ASG KM Nataraj (for Orissa and Uttar Pradesh): in... ... Supreme Court Hearing-Presidential Reference On Timelines For Bills' Assent-DAY-4 : Live Updates

ASG KM Nataraj (for Orissa and Uttar Pradesh): in light of reference, so far as States are concerned, we have made three issues

1. whether it is permissible to impose timelimits

2. failure to adhere to timelimit would lead to deemed assent

3. situation before the assent is justiciable

President and Governor enjoy absolute functional autonomy. Article 60 and 59- oath will be taken by President/Governor; Article 200 and Article 361. From these three, it can be made out that President and Governor has absolute discretion prior to giving assent.