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

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. 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 transaction of the business of a state government and for the allocation among the ministers of the said business.
  • He appoints the chief minister and other ministers. They also hold office during his pleasure. There should be a Tribal Welfare minister in the states of Chattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha appointed by him.
  • He appoints the advocate general of a state and determines his remuneration. The advocate general holds office during the pleasure of the governor.
  • He appoints the state election commissioner and determines his conditions of service and tenure of office. However, the state
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election commissioner can be removed only in like manner and on the like 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 only by the president and not by a 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 require the chief minister to submit for the consideration of the council of ministers any matter on which a decision has been taken by a minister but which has not been considered by the council.
  • He can recommend the imposition of constitutional emergency in a state to the president. During the period of President’s rule in a state, the governor enjoys extensive executive powers as an agent of the President.
  • He acts as the chancellor of universities in the state. He also appoints the vice-chancellors of universities in the state.

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