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Singhvi: The discretion envisaged under Article 200 is envisaged only to the second proviso which is misread to say he generally has discretion.

Former President called him friend, philospher guide and according to me, he is a friend, philosopher to exercise functions- he will be a man above party and will be able to influence ministers to administer the functions.

CJI: we also recognise that he may have discretion

Singhvi: of course, he does in five or six articles including Article 200 only to the extent of second proviso. 1935 Act had discretion in opening part and in proviso, in first round of assembly, they removed in first part and idea was to give discretion is second proviso. Article 200 and 163 is not blanket provision.

Ambedkar calls him ornamental.