Tamil Nadu Challenges Presidential Reference on Governor's Powers

The Tamil Nadu government has urged the Supreme Court to reject a Presidential reference concerning the constitutionality of imposing timelines on bills passed by state assemblies. According to Tamil Nadu, the reference acts as an 'appeal in disguise' and questions well-settled laws.

The Supreme Court's Constitution bench, led by Chief Justice of India B R Gavai, has sought responses from the Centre and states, planning to discuss the timeline and procedure for hearing the matter. The reference, initiated by the President, poses questions about the governor and presidential powers in legislative processes.

The Tamil Nadu government contends that these issues have been directly addressed by a previous Supreme Court ruling. Meanwhile, the Kerala government also backs dismissal of the reference, arguing it cannot overrule existing judgments as per constitutional guidelines.

(With inputs from agencies.)