DMPQ- . Mention the important constitutional provisions inducted to ensure the independence of High court.

. The Constitution has made the following provisions to safeguard and ensure the independent and impartial functioning of a high court. Mode of Appointment The judges of a high court are appointed by the president (which means the cabinet) in consultation with the members of the judiciary itself (i.e., chief justice of India and the … Read more DMPQ- . Mention the important constitutional provisions inducted to ensure the independence of High court.

DMPQ- . Point out the collective and individual privileges constitutionally given to the members of state legislature.

Collective Privileges The privileges belonging to each House of the state legislature collectively are: It has the right to publish its reports, debates and proceedings and also the right to prohibit others from publishing the same It can exclude strangers from its proceedings and hold secret sittings to discuss some important matters. It can make … Read more DMPQ- . Point out the collective and individual privileges constitutionally given to the members of state legislature.

DMPQ- Do you agree that legislative assembly is way more powerful than legislative council.

. In the following matters, the powers and status of the council are unequal to that of the assembly: A Money Bill can be introduced only in the assembly and not in the council. The council cannot amend or reject a money bill. It should return the bill to the assembly within 14 days, either … Read more DMPQ- Do you agree that legislative assembly is way more powerful than legislative council.

DMPQ- Discuss the procedure of passing a money bill in state legislative.

. The Constitution lays down a special procedure for the passing of Money Bills in the state legislature. This is as follows: A Money Bill cannot be introduced in the legislative council. It can be introduced in the legislative assembly only and that too on the recommendation of the governor. Every such bill is considered … Read more DMPQ- Discuss the procedure of passing a money bill in state legislative.

DMPQ- Briefly discuss the sessions of a state assembly.

Summoning The governor from time to time summons each House of state legislature to meet. The maximum gap between the two sessions of state legislature cannot be more than six months, ie, the state legislature should meet at least twice a year. A session of the state legislature consists of many sittings. Adjournment An adjournment … Read more DMPQ- Briefly discuss the sessions of a state assembly.

DMPQ- Throw light on the powers and functions of office of Chief minister.

. The Chief Minister enjoys the following powers as head of the state council of ministers: The governor appoints only those persons as ministers who are recommended by the Chief Minister. He allocates and reshuffles the portfolios among ministers. He can ask a minister to resign or advise the governor to dismiss him in case … Read more DMPQ- Throw light on the powers and functions of office of Chief minister.

DMPQ- . “Constitution of India has made the governor only a nominal executive.” Explain.

The Constitution of India provides for a parliamentary form of government in the states as in the Centre. Consequently, the governor has been made only a nominal executive, the real executive constitutes the council of ministers headed by the chief minister. In other words, the governor has to exercise his powers and functions with the … Read more DMPQ- . “Constitution of India has made the governor only a nominal executive.” Explain.

DMPQ- “Office of the Governor not only have executive powers but also holds legislative powers.” Elucidate.

. A governor is an integral part of the state legislature. In that capacity, he has the following legislative powers and functions: He can summon or prorogue the state legislature and dissolve the state legislative assembly. He can address the state legislature at the commencement of the first session after each general election and the … Read more DMPQ- “Office of the Governor not only have executive powers but also holds legislative powers.” Elucidate.

DMPQ- . Briefly discuss the executive powers hold by office of the Governor.

. The executive powers and functions of the Governor are: All executive actions of the government of a state are formally taken in his 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 can make rules for more convenient … Read more DMPQ- . Briefly discuss the executive powers hold by office of the Governor.

DMPQ- Trace the constitutional provisions for the appointment and conditions for the post of Governor.

. The governor is neither directly elected by the people nor indirectly elected by a specially constituted electoral college as is the case with the president. He is appointed by the president by warrant under his hand and seal. In a way, he is a nominee of the Central government. But, as held by the … Read more DMPQ- Trace the constitutional provisions for the appointment and conditions for the post of Governor.