President and Governor similar legislative powers UPSC Polity
President and Governor similar legislative powers UPSC Polity 1. The constitutional provision allowing the President of India to appoint any member of Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha to preside over its proceedings is found in Article 93(1) and Article 104(1) respectively. 2, The President of India nominates 12 members of the Rajya Sabha from amongst persons who have special knowledge or practical experience in literature, science, art, or social service. This is done under Article 80(3) of the Constitution of India. 3. Under Article 171 of the Indian Constitution, the Governor of a state can nominate members to the Legislative Council of the state. 4. Article 103 of the Indian Constitution provides that the President of India decides on questions regarding the disqualification of members of Parliament, in consultation with the Election Commission. 5. The Governor of a State in India decides on questions as to disqualifications of members of the State Legislature in co...