Mr. President, I should like to ask Dr. Ambedkar whether it is necessary to retain after the words “that the Governor will be aided and advised by his Ministers“, the words “except in regard to certain matters in respect of which he is to exercise his discretion“. Supposing these words, which are reminiscent of the old Government of India Act and the old order, are omitted, what harm will be done? The functions of the Ministers legally will be only to aid and advice the Governor. The Article in which these words occur does not lay down that the Governor shall be guided by the advice of his Ministers but it is expected that in accordance with the Constitutional law prevailing in all countries where responsible Government exists the Governor will in all matters accept the advice of his Ministers. This does not however mean that where the statute clearly lays down that action in regard to specified matters may be taken by him on his own authority this Article 143 will stand in his way.
