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STATE EXECUTIVE

Contents 1. Introduction 2. Governor 2.1. Appointment 2.1.1. Why the Governor is appointed and not elected 2.1.2. Conditions for Appointment of the Governor and his Office 2.2. Removal 2.3. Powers and Functions of the Governor 2.3.1. Executive Powers 2.3.2. Legislative Powers 2.3.3. Financial Powers 2.3.4. Judicial Powers 2.3.5. Mercy Powers 2.3.6. Emergency Powers 2.3.7. Special Powers and Responsibilities of Governor 2.3.8. Discretionary Functions of the Governor 2.4. Constitutional Position of a Governor 2.5. Contemporary Relevance of the Office of Governor 2.6. Contemporary Issues 2.6.1. Role of Governor in a Hung Assembly 2.6.2. Appointment and removal of Governor by the Centre 2.6.3. Issues related to Dissolution of State Assemblies by the Governor 3. Chief Minister 3.1. Powers and Functions of the Chief Minister 3.1.1. In Relation to the Council of Ministers 3.1.2. In Relation to the Governor 3.1.3. In Relation to State Legislature 4. Council of Ministers 4.1. Appointment of Council of Ministers 4.2. Relationship between Governor and his Ministers 5. The Advocate-General 5.1. Appointment 5.2. Qualifications 5.3. Remuneration 6. Previous Year UPSC Mains Questions 7. GS Mains Test Series Questions 1. What role has the constitution envisaged for the Governor with respect to administration of Scheduled and Tribal Areas? Critically evaluate the success of provisions of Fifth and Sixth schedules in achieving their objectives.Answer:Evaluation of achievements Fifth Schedule Sixth Schedule 2. Several constitutional experts have found the process of appointment and removal of governor to be against the very grain of democratic traditions and constitutional propriety. Do you think that this process warrants a fresh look in context of recent controversies surrounding the post?Answer:3. Concerns regarding the wide formulation and indiscreet application of discretionary powers of the Governor need closer attention. Discuss.Answer:4. Highlight the ordinance-making powers of the Governor. Also enumerate the range of steps open to him when a Bill is presented after its passage by the state legislature.Answer:5. There is a point of view that the office of Governor has outlived its relevance and needs to be abolished. Critically examine in the current context.Answer:

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