Governors exist in the states while lieutenant governors or administrator exist in union territories including National Capital Territory of Delhi. The governor acts as the nominal head whereas the real power lies with the Chief ministers of the states and hisher councils of ministers. A governor must: The primary function of the governor is to preserve, protect and defend the constitution and the law.
About Governor (India) in brief
Governors exist in the states while lieutenant governors or administrator exist in union territories including National Capital Territory of Delhi. The governor acts as the nominal head whereas the real power lies with the Chief ministers of the states and hisher councils of ministers. In India, a lieutenant governor is in charge of a union territory. The governors and lieutenant governors are appointed by the president for a term of five years. The Governor of the state by virtue of his or her office is also the Chancellor of most of the Universities in the State. He or she also appoints the Advocate General and the chairman and members of the State Public Service Commission. The president consults the governor in the appointment of judges of the High Courts and the governor appoints Judges of the District Courts. A governor must: The primary function of the governor is to preserve, protect and defend the constitution and the law as incorporated in hisher oath of office under Article 159 of the Indian constitution. All hisher actions, recommendations and supervisory powers over the executive and legislative entities of a State shall be used to implement the provisions of the Constitution.
The state head summons the sessions of both houses of theState legislature and prorogues them. The governor can even dissolve the State Legislative Assembly. A bill that the state legislature has passed, can become a law only after the governor gives assent to it, if it is not a money for reconsideration. If the governor has the power to reserve certain bills for the state parliament, then the governor can disqualify a member of the legislature unless it is approved by the earlier House of Representatives. The Chancellor appoints search committee for appointments of Vice Chancellor. Governor accords consent of warrant of degrees and withdraw degree or distinctions both at the recommendations of the Senate. Governor approves or disapproves statutes passed by the Senate and appoints teachers of the University based on recommendation of the respective committees. Governor has power to direct inspection of every component of the universities and affiliated colleges, required due action on the result of inquiry. Governor can return a bill back to the legislature, if the second time it is sent to it must assent. They remain valid for no more than six weeks.
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