position of the governor and his function. explain
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Explanation:
The Governor is the head of a state. He is the Chief Executive in the state. He enjoys the same position in the state as the President enjoys in the Centre. However, in a way his position is slightly better. Whereas the President as the nominal executive of the Union can rarely use any discretion in the exercise of his powers, the Constitution grants some discretionary powers to the Governor.
FUNCTION OF GOVERNOR
. Executive Powers:
Governor is the head of the State. The Constitution gives executive powers of the state to the Governor. He appoints the Chief Minister and other ministers on the advice of the Chief Minister. Ministers hold office during the pleasure of the Governor.
The Governor can remove the Chief Minister of the province in case he feels that his government does not enjoy the confidence of the majority in the State Legislative Assembly or is not working according to the provisions of the Constitution.
Legislative Powers:
The Governor is not a member of the state legislature and yet he is a part of it. All bills passed by the state legislature become laws only after the signatures of the Governor. He can withhold his assent or can return a bill (other than a money bill) to the legislature for reconsideration. But if the bill is passed a second time, he cannot withhold his assent from that bill. Several legislative measures can be reserved by him for Presidential assent.
The Governor summons and prorogues the sessions of the state legislature. He can dissolve the state legislative assembly. He nominates 1/6 members of the Legislative Council from amongst persons having distinguished careers in the field of science, art, literature or social service, normally all these functions are performed by the Governor under the advice of the State Chief Minister.
Financial Powers:
A money bill can be introduced in the state legislature only with the prior permission of the Governor. He orders that the annual budget be placed before the state legislature. The contingency fund of the state is at his disposal and he can order expenditure out of it to meet any unforeseen expenditure. In reality these powers are also exercised by him under the advice of the CM and his State Council of Ministers.
Judicial Powers:
The Governor of the state has some judicial powers. He can influence the appointments, postings and promotions of the district judges and other judicial officials. He has the power to grant pardon, reprieve or remission of punishment or to suspend, remit or commute the sentences of any person, convicted of any offence against any law. While appointing the Chief Justice and other judges of the State High Court, the President of India consults the Governor of the Concerned State.
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