Mind map illustrating the key powers and functions of the Governor in India.
Timeline showing key events and commissions related to the evolution of the Governor's role in India.
Mind map illustrating the key powers and functions of the Governor in India.
Timeline showing key events and commissions related to the evolution of the Governor's role in India.
Appointment of CM
State Administration
Summoning/Proroguing
Assent to Bills
Government Formation
President's Rule
State Finance Commission
Government of India Act provides for Governors in provinces.
Indian Constitution adopts the office of Governor.
Coalition governments emerge, increasing the Governor's role in government formation.
Sarkaria Commission appointed to review Centre-State relations.
Sarkaria Commission submits its report.
Punchhi Commission appointed to review Centre-State relations.
Punchhi Commission submits its report.
Supreme Court clarifies the powers of the Governor in Nabam Rebia case.
Criticism of Governors for alleged partisan behavior.
Punjab Governor's anti-drug drive sparks political debate.
Appointment of CM
State Administration
Summoning/Proroguing
Assent to Bills
Government Formation
President's Rule
State Finance Commission
Government of India Act provides for Governors in provinces.
Indian Constitution adopts the office of Governor.
Coalition governments emerge, increasing the Governor's role in government formation.
Sarkaria Commission appointed to review Centre-State relations.
Sarkaria Commission submits its report.
Punchhi Commission appointed to review Centre-State relations.
Punchhi Commission submits its report.
Supreme Court clarifies the powers of the Governor in Nabam Rebia case.
Criticism of Governors for alleged partisan behavior.
Punjab Governor's anti-drug drive sparks political debate.
Appointed by the President for a term of five years (Article 155, 156)
Must be a citizen of India and at least 35 years of age (Article 157)
Executive power of the state is vested in the Governor (Article 154)
Appoints the Chief Minister and other ministers (Article 164)
Summons, prorogues, and dissolves the State Legislative Assembly (Article 174)
Can reserve bills passed by the State Legislature for the President's consideration (Article 200)
Chancellor of state universities, often involved in appointment of Vice-Chancellors
Has discretionary powers in certain situations, such as when no party has a clear majority
Immune from legal proceedings during their term (Article 361)
Acts as the representative of the President in the state
Mind map illustrating the key powers and functions of the Governor in India.
Governor
Timeline showing key events and commissions related to the evolution of the Governor's role in India.
The role of the Governor has evolved significantly since independence, with debates surrounding discretionary powers and Centre-State relations.
Appointed by the President for a term of five years (Article 155, 156)
Must be a citizen of India and at least 35 years of age (Article 157)
Executive power of the state is vested in the Governor (Article 154)
Appoints the Chief Minister and other ministers (Article 164)
Summons, prorogues, and dissolves the State Legislative Assembly (Article 174)
Can reserve bills passed by the State Legislature for the President's consideration (Article 200)
Chancellor of state universities, often involved in appointment of Vice-Chancellors
Has discretionary powers in certain situations, such as when no party has a clear majority
Immune from legal proceedings during their term (Article 361)
Acts as the representative of the President in the state
Mind map illustrating the key powers and functions of the Governor in India.
Governor
Timeline showing key events and commissions related to the evolution of the Governor's role in India.
The role of the Governor has evolved significantly since independence, with debates surrounding discretionary powers and Centre-State relations.