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Reddy: they are seeking mylords opinion, it is fully just to give an opinion binding upon them.

Sr Adv for Meghalaya: there are certain unique features in sixth schedule and Article 244 conferring powers to Governor which will have bearing.

Article 244(2) leads to sixth schedule where certain powers have been given-para 6th-regional council and district council-so the laws made by district councils are required to be placed before Governor, and it is not similar to Article 200 where Governor has three options and where he acts on council of ministers.

Wherever the Constitution wanted to provide an option to grant or not, it was given.

CJI: this is not the provision before us, it will open pandora box

Sr Adv: there is marginal note to Article 200

CJI: when text is very clear, do we need to go into the marginal note?

Sr Adv: first principle of interpretation is when text is clear. my submission is, see the marginal note does not say reserve the bill. Article 200 provides for one option for assent to bill because assent or withholding-the second is for the purpose of sending the message to the assembly and once it has been done, the Governor can't withhold.

If Governor had three options..

CJI: according to you, withholding is for specific period

J Nath: according to you, its the part of the same process- the other options

Sr Adv: marginal note only says assent to bills