Governor General Act, 1848, 24 of 1848 (Rep., Act 8 of 1868)

Section I. During the absence of the governor General from the Council of India, it shall be lawful for the Gov

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I. During the absence of the governor General from the Council of India, it shall be lawful for the Governor General alone to exercise all the powers which may be exercised by the Governor General in Council except such powers as may by a Resolution of the Governor General in Council be exercised by the President in Council during the absence of the Governor General, and except the power of making Laws and Regulations.

Source: India Code