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Ritika Chitlangia

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How does the power and authority of Delhi's lieutenant governor compare to that of the governors of other states, particularly in terms of acting on the aid and advice of the council of ministers? (Answer in 150 words, 10 marks)

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Introduction

Article 239A deals with the special status of Delhi's legislative and executive authority, with Lieutenant Governor acting as a central figure in Delhi's polity.

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Main Body

Difference in Power of Governors:

Delhi LG:

1Controls the state list subjects of 'Land, Police and Law and order', on behalf of central government.
2In terms of appointment of civil servants, the LG has the upper hand to disregard the advice of the council of ministers.
3Represents the President and has limited individual discretion.

Other states:

1Art 164 mandates the governor to act solely on advice of council of ministers on all matters of state list.
2Has to obey the advice of council of ministers, as state has control over bureaucracy.
3Represents the central govt's interests, but with wider powers of constitutional discretion.

disregard the advice of the council of ministers | bureaucracy

3Represents the President and has limited individual discretion. | 3) Represents the central govt's interests, but with wider powers of constitutional discretion.

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Conclusion

Therefore, the Delhi LG is different with respect to other governors, with ambiguous division of powers between state govt. and LG, leading to friction and conflicts.

26 words

Diagram

Two-column comparison table showing Delhi LG powers vs Other States governors powers, numbered 1-3 each

  • Clear tabular comparison format
  • Relevant constitutional articles cited
  • Good conclusion highlighting friction

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Subject & Paper

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Topic

Indian Polity

Union Territories and Governors

Delhi LG vs State Governors

Writing Stats

192

Total words

4

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Comparative, structured

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1. अधोनिर्दिष्टानां विषयाणां पर्यालोचनं सोदाहरणं विधीयताम् (150 शब्दपरिमितम्) : 10×5=50 1.(a) कुमारसम्भवं कालिदासस्य कलायाः सुन्दरसृष्टिरस्ति । 10 1.(b) भगवद्गीतायां कर्मयोगमधिकृत्य एकां टिप्पणीं लिखत । 10 1.(c) नैषधीयचरितं कलापक्षपातिनां काव्यानां मुकुटमणिरस्ति । 10 1.(d) स्वप्नवासवदत्ते स्वप्नदृश्यस्य नाटकीय महत्त्वं प्रतिपादयत । 10 1.(e) वर्णकरप्रणीत- 'शिवराज्योदय'स्य शैलीसौन्दर्यं प्रपञ्चयत । 10

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