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Article 176 of the Constitution of India

Article
176
Chapter
CHAPTER II.—T HE EXECUTIVE — The Governor
Index row title
(1) At the commencement of 2[the first session
Source document
India Constitution
Provision ID
6ea098ee-d844-4e28-a272-2f525acfe88d

79 words

Verbatim text

after each general election to the Legislative Assemblyand at the commencement of the first session of eachyear], the Governor shall address the Legislative Assembly or, in the case of a State having a Legislative Council, both Houses assembled together and inform theLegislature of the causes of its summons. (2) Provision shall be made by the rules regulating the procedure of the House or either House for theallotment of time for discussion of the matters referredto in such address 3***.

What this means

  • The index files this text under article 176 of the Constitution of India.
  • The index files it under the chapter heading “CHAPTER II.—T HE EXECUTIVE — The Governor”.
  • The passage runs to about 79 words.
  • Read plainly, it mentions assembly and association — it protects gathering together or joining a group, union or party (the words used: “Assemblyand”).

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