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Art. 175 Part VI: The States

Right of Governor to Address and Send Messages to the House or Houses

Exact text — Constitution of India

(1) The Governor may address the Legislative Assembly or, in the case of a State having a Legislative Council, either House of the Legislature of the State, or both Houses assembled together, and may for that purpose require the attendance of members. (2) The Governor may send messages to the House or Houses of the Legislature of the State, whether with respect to a Bill then pending in the Legislature or otherwise, and a House to which any message is so sent shall with all convenient despatch consider any matter required by the message to be taken into consideration.

In Plain English

What this Article actually means

The state-level mirror of Article 86 — the Governor can address the State Legislature (requiring attendance) and send formal messages about pending bills or other matters, which the House must promptly consider.
Why This Matters To You

How it shows up in everyday life

This gives the Governor the same kind of formal communication channel with the State Legislature that the President has with Parliament, used alongside the more specific annual address requirement in the following Article.

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Frequently Asked

Quick answers about Article 175

Is this different from the Governor's annual address to the Assembly?
Yes — this is the GENERAL power to address or message the House at any time; the specific, mandatory ANNUAL address is covered separately under Article 176.

The text above reproduces Article 175 of the Constitution of India as amended to date, for general educational reference. It is public-domain legislative text, but we recommend cross-checking the authoritative version at legislative.gov.in or india.gov.in before relying on it for a legal matter. The explanation, examples and FAQs are general information, not legal advice — consult a qualified advocate for guidance on your specific situation.