WHO IS THE HEAD OF THE STATE AND WHO APPOINTS HIM/HER? WHAT IS HIS/HER FUNCTION?
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He is appointed by president
The governor's primary responsibilities are to: Serve as the state's chief executive officer and oversees the functions of the executive branch of government.
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GOVERNOR IS THE HEAD OF THE STATE. THE GOVERNOR IS APPOINTED BY THE PRESIDENT
Every executive action that the state government takes, is to be taken in his name.
How an order that has been taken up his name is to be authenticated, the rules for the same can be specified by the Governor.
He may/may not make rules to simplify the transaction of the business of the state government.
Chief Ministers and other ministers of the states are appointed by him.
It is his responsibility to appoint Tribal Welfare Minister in the states of:
Chattisgarh
Jharkhand
Madhya Pradesh
Odisha
He appoints the advocate general of states and determines their remuneration
He appoints the following people:
State Election Commissioner
Chairman and Members of the State Public Service Commission
Vice-Chancellors of the universities in the state
He seeks information from the state government
A constitutional emergency in the state is recommended to the President by him.
The governor enjoys extensive executive powers as an agent of the President during the President’s rule in the state.
Legislative Powers of the Governor
The following are the legislative powers of the governor:
It’s in his power to prorogue the state legislature and dissolve the state legislative assemblies
He addresses the state legislature at the first session of every year
If any bill is pending in the state legislature, Governor may/may not send a bill to the state legislature concerning the same
If the speaker of the legislative assembly is absent and the same is Deputy Speaker, then Governor appoints a person to preside over the session
As President nominates 12 members in Rajya Sabha, Governor appoints 1/6 of the total members of the legislative council from the fields of:
Literature
Science
Art
Cooperative Movement
Social Service
As President nominates 2 members in the Lok Sabha, Governor nominates 1 member in state legislative assembly from Anglo-Indian Community.
He can consult Election Commission for the disqualification of members
With respect to the bill introduced in the state legislature, he can:
Give his assent
Withhold his assent
Return the bill
Reserve the bill for the President’s consideration (In instances where the bill introduced in the state legislature endangers the position of state High Court.)
Note: Governor can reserve the bill for the President’s consideration in the following cases:
When provisions mentioned in the bill violates the constitution (Ultra-Vires)
When provisions mentioned in the bill oppose Directive Principles of State Policy
When provisions mentioned in the bill hinders the larger interests of the country
When provisions mentioned in the bill concern the national importance
When provisions mentioned in the bill mention the acquisition of property that is dealt with Article 31A in the constitution.
An ordinance can be promulgated by him when either the Legislative Assembly or Council (Unicameral/Bicameral) are not in session.
The following reports are laid by him:
State Finance Commission
State Public Service Commission
Comptroller and Auditor General (Concerning the state finance)
Financial Powers of the Governor
The following are the financial powers and functions of the Governor:
He looks over the state budget being laid in the state legislature
His recommendation is a prerequisite for the introduction of money bill in the state legislature
He recommends for the demand for grants which otherwise cannot be given
Contingency Fund of State is under him and he makes advances out that to meet unforeseen expenditure
State Finance Commission is constituted every five years by him.
Judicial Powers of the Governor
The following are the judicial powers and functions of the Governor:
He has the following pardoning powers against punishment:
Pardon
Reprieve
Respite
Remit
Commute
President consults the Governor while appointing judges of High Court
In consultation with the state High Court, Governor makes appointments, postings, and promotions of the district judges
In consultation with the state high court and state public service commission, he also appoints persons to the judicial services.
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