Question

Who among the following can be removed by the president without parliament's resolution?

Answer 1

The president of India who is the first citizen and the Head of the Nation is responsible for appointing and removing the Governor of individual states. The Governors are appointed by the President of India on the advice of the Council of Minister headed by the Prime Minister.

Also, the President of India can remove or dismiss a state's Governor on the advice of the Council of Minister headed by the Prime Minister. There is no need to pass a resolution in the Parliament to remove the Governor of a state. But, dismissal of Governor without valid reason is not permitted. However, it is the duty of the President to remove a Governor whose acts are upheld by the Courts as unconstitutional and malafide.

Answer 2

The correct answer is - Governor.

The Governor of a state can be removed from his or her position by the President of India without the Parliment's resolution.

The President of the Republic of India is the head of state of India and the commander-in-chief of the Indian Armed Forces. According to the Article 53 of the Constitution of India, the executive power of the country is vested in the President and is exercised by President either directly or through officers subordinate to him in accordance with the Constitution.