2.3.1. Executive Powers

♤ The executive power of the State is vested in the Governor and is to be exercised by him either directly or through officers subordinate to him in accordance with the Constitution (Art. 154).

♤ All executive actions of the government of a State are formally taken in the Governor’s name. He can make rules specifying the manner in which the orders and other instruments made and executed in his name shall be authenticated.

♤ He appoints the Chief Minister, the other subordinate ministers, the Advocate General of the State and they hold office during his pleasure.

♤ The Governor appoints the State Election Commissioner and his conditions of service and tenure of office. However, the SEC can be removed only in manner and on the grounds as a Judge of a High Court.

♤ He appoints the Chairman and members of the State Public Service Commission. However, they can be removed by the President of India and not by the Governor.

♤ He can seek any information relating to the administration of the affairs of the state and proposals for legislation from the Chief Minister.

♤ He can make a recommendation to the President to impose constitutional emergency in the state under Article 356.

♤ He acts as the chancellor of universities in the state. He also appoints the vice-chancellors of universities in the state.