also make advances out of the contingency fund of the state to meet any unforeseen expenditure. Moreover, the governor constitutes the Finance Commission of the state. Discretionary powers The governor can use these powers are : When no party gets a clear majority, the governor has discretion to choose a candidate for chief minister who will put together a majority coalition as soon as possible. They can impose president's rule. They submit reports on their own to the president or on the direction of the president regarding the affairs of the state. They can withhold their assent to a bill and send it to the president for approval. During emergency rule as per Article 353, the governor can override the advice of the council of ministers if specifically permitted by the president. Contingency situation The governor has no role or powers in a contingency situation such as president's rule unless specifically permitted by the president under articles 160, 356 and 357. The Governor is not permitted to take any decision on his own without state cabinet advise when an elected government is in charge under the provisions of Part VI of the constitution. Emoluments Various emoluments, allowances and privileges available to a governor are determined by the Governors (Emoluments, Allowances and Privileges) Act, 1982. In addition to the monthly salary, the governor is entitled to rent free official residence, free household facilities and conveyance. The governor and his family are provided with free medical attendance, accommodation and treatment for life. Removal The term of governor's office is normally five years but it can be terminated earlier by: Dismissal by the president at whose pleasure the governor holds office. Dismissal of governors without valid reason is not permitted. However, it is the duty of the president to dismiss a governor whose acts are upheld by courts as unconstitutional and malafide Resignation by the governor There is no provision for impeachment, unlike with the president of India, judges of the high courts and the Supreme Court of India and the chief election commissioner. Legal immunity Under Article 361 of the constitution, governor can not be summoned for questioning except on his voluntary willingness to testify in the court in support of his controversial deeds though the unconstitutional decisions taken by the governor would be declared invalid by the courts. The case would be decided by the courts based on the facts furnished