Contents

1. Introduction 43

2. Governor 43

2.1. Appointment 43

2.1.1. Why the Governor is appointed and not elected 43

2.1.2. Conditions for Appointment of the Governor and his Office 44

2.2. Removal 44

2.3. Powers and Functions of the Governor 45

2.3.1. Executive Powers 45

2.3.2. Legislative Powers 45

2.3.3. Financial Powers 46

2.3.4. Judicial Powers 46

2.3.5. Mercy Powers 46

2.3.6. Emergency Powers 47

2.3.7. Special Powers and Responsibilities of Governor 47

2.3.8. Discretionary Functions of the Governor 48

2.4. Constitutional Position of a Governor 48

2.5. Contemporary Relevance of the Office of Governor 48

2.6. Contemporary Issues 49

2.6.1. Role of Governor in a Hung Assembly 49

2.6.2. Appointment and removal of Governor by the Centre 49

2.6.3. Issues related to Dissolution of State Assemblies by the Governor 50

3. Chief Minister 50

3.1. Powers and Functions of the Chief Minister 51

3.1.1. In Relation to the Council of Ministers 51

3.1.2. In Relation to the Governor 51

3.1.3. In Relation to State Legislature 51

4. Council of Ministers 52

4.1. Appointment of Council of Ministers 52

4.2. Relationship between Governor and his Ministers 52

5. The Advocate-General 52

5.1. Appointment 53

5.2. Qualifications 53

5.3. Remuneration 53

6. Previous Year UPSC Mains Questions 53

7. GS Mains Test Series Questions 53