Section 16: Dissolution and issue of proclamation by Governor.

(1) A House of Assembly shall stand dissolved at the expiration of a period of 4 years commencing from the date of the first sitting of the House·
(2)
Subject to the provisions of this Act, the person elected as the Governor of a State shall have power to issue a proclamation for the holding of the first session of the House of Assembly of the State concerned immediately after his being sworn in or for its dissolution as provided in this section.