explain the executive power of a governor of India
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Executive Powers
All the executive actions of the state are taken in his name. He makes rules specifying the manner in which the orders and other instruments made and executed in his name shall be authenticated. Further, Governor also can make rules for more convenient transaction of the business of the state government.
Appointments done by Governor
Appointment of some of the following important functionaries of the State Government is made by the Governor including.
Chief Minister and Other Ministers
The Chief Ministers is appointed by Governor and other ministers in state are appointed by him on advice of Chief Minister. The CM as well as other ministers hold their office during pleasure of the Governor. However, they cannot be removed arbitrarily until Council of Ministers has confidence of the state assembly. Further, in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha, the governor also appoints a Tribal Welfare Minister.
Chairmen and members of SPSC
Governor also appoints the chairman and other members of State Public Service Commissions. However, removal of chairmen and members of SPSCs can be done only by President.
Advocate General
Advocate general is the part of state executive and highest law officer of the state. He is appointed by governor and his retainer is determined by Governor. Advocate general has no fixed tenure and holds the office during the pleasure of the Governor.
State Election Commissioner
Governor appoints the state election commissioner and determines the conditions of service and tenure of the later. However, Election Commissioners in states can be removed only in like manner and on like grounds of a state high court judge.
Vice-chancellors
Governor is the Chancellor of universities in the state and he appoints vice-chancellors in various universities.
District Judges
Appointments of persons to be, and the posting and promotion of, district judges in any State is done by Governor of the State in consultation with the High Court exercising jurisdiction in relation to such State. {Article 233}