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The Governor of a state is comparable to the President of a country. The President entrusted power to the Prime Minister to rule the country because he is the head of state. Department and agency heads, many of whom have the ability to choose, support, and help governors in carrying out their management and leadership responsibilities and objectives.
The government handles executive actions in the state government. In front of the Governor, the newly-elected Chief Minister also takes an oath, and the Governor is the one who grants him the authority of the Chief Minister.
Powers of the Governor: Executive actions in State Government
These are the following powers and executive actions in the state government of the Governor:
Governor’s Executive powers in state government: The executive branch of government is led by the Governor. He can exert this power directly or indirectly through his subordinate officers. The Governor is in charge of the state’s executive functions. One of the Governor’s most important responsibilities is to appoint the Chief Minister of the State. The Governor appoints other ministries based on the Chief Minister’s recommendation. The Governor appoints the ministers, including the Chief Minister, as he sees fit.
Governors’ Legislative powers: The Governor plays an important role in the State Legislature. In some states, the State Legislature is made up of the Governor and one House, the Legislative Assembly, while in others, the State Legislature is made up of the Governor and two Chambers, the Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council. He also has the authority to dissolve the Lower House, also known as the Legislative Assembly, before its term expires.
Governor’s Financial powers: The Governor has financial authority and responsibilities as well. Without the Governor’s approval, no money bill may be introduced in the State Legislature. Every year, the Governor presents the budget to the State Legislature. Without the Governor’s consent, no taxes or spending initiatives may be made.
Governor’s Judicial power: The Governor has judicial authority as well. Any individual who has been convicted by a court of law is eligible for pardons, reprieves, or remissions of penalty. He also has a significant say in the appointment of judges for the lower courts. • The Advocate General of States is mentioned in Article 165 of the constitution.
Who appoints the Advocate General of States?
The Advocate General of State is the state’s top law official, assisting the state government in all legal affairs.
The Governor of each State appoints an Advocate General for the State who is competent to be appointed as a High Court Judge.
The Governor’s pleasure governs the appointment of the Advocate-General, and he is paid according to the Governor’s discretion.
Who appoints Chief Ministers and other Ministers of the States
The state executive is made up of the Governor and the Council of Ministers, which is led by the Chief Minister. The President appoints the Governor of a State for a five-year term and keeps an office at his pleasure. Only Indian nationals above the age of 35 are eligible to hold this position. The Governor has executive control over the state.
Except to the extent that he is compelled to execute his powers or any of them at his discretion by or under the Constitution, the Governor is assisted and advised by the Council of Ministers, which is led by the Chief Minister.
In Nagaland, the Governor has specific responsibility for law and order under Article 371 A of the Constitution, and while he must consult the Council of Ministers on topics related to law and order, he can make his own decisions.
Similarly, under Article 371H of the Constitution, the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh has specific responsibility for law and order and the fulfillment of his powers in this regard. After speaking with the Council of Ministers, the Governor will make his own decision about the course of action to be pursued.
These are, however, transitory measures; if the President determines, after receiving a report from the Governor or otherwise, that the Governor’s specific duty for law and order is no longer required, he may so direct by an order.
Similarly, the Governor is given discretionary powers in matters pertaining to royalty sharing between the district council and state government under the Sixth Schedule, which relates to tribal territories of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram as provided in para 20 of that Schedule. Since December 1998, the Governors of Mizoram and Tripura have had expanded discretionary powers in nearly all of their tasks (excluding establishing laws for tax collecting and money lending by non-tribal district councils).
Governors apply their own judgment in carrying out constitutional tasks such as appointing a Chief Minister of a State or delivering a report to the President about a State’s constitutional machinery failing, or in matters pertaining to assent to a bill approved by the legislature.
Conclusion
The constitutional ruler is, in fact, the governor, who serves in a fictional capacity. The Governor has considerable power in the administrative, legislative, and financial spheres. He has the capacity to choose which powers he wants to deploy. The Governor has the ability to advise, encourage, and warn the minister, regardless of their political affiliation. The Governor’s office is based on the person who occupies it and their personality and ability. The Governor will have a lot of authority over his government if he has a strong personality. A weak Governor, on the other hand, would be harmed by the ministry.
