Question 12GS2GS2

Governors in India often overstep their constitutional role and fail to act effectively when needed. Comment. (Answer in 250 words)

Introduction

Governors are the constitutional head of states under Articles 152-153 of Constitution and act as de jure heads as per parliamentary form of government.

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Governors play a triple role of Head of State, Agent of Centre, Link between Centre & State and are a ceremonial office & several years. Overstep Constitutional Role: (i) Arbitrary Invocation of Article 356: to dismisses popularly elected state govt. Eg: Bihar (2005). (ii) Over-Reach: & powers of de jure head. Eg: Not summoning CM for reason. (iii) Obstruction in Governance: by Jitrey on passed bills & not assenting or rejecting a per Art. 200. Eg: Raj, Kerala recall

Trent Deficit: due to vast powers but no responsibility. Eg: TN Governor arbitrarily tensed Ministers. Hooper Development: Due to tweeted hindrance to work. Eg: Not clearing parle flies Fail to Act Effectively When Needed. Genuine Need of Art. 356: Not invoked due to party politics. Eg: Manipur. Delay Bill: by not assenting for years, then referred to President. Scope Appointments: Not made to state interviews as they are chancellor ex-officio. Development of tribal Areas: Under Art. 244 1/10 Schedule VII hampered due to opacity & lack of Will. Vasti Man: is usually part at Centre & don't generally act independently. Violate Parliamentary Norms: Eg: TN Minister not ready, Governs address. Debidue: Full independence to Governs (Surbena Commission). No arbitrariness: & equity of tenure (BP Singhal Case). Decide on bills expediently (Panditi Commission). Work with states for good governance (NCEDC)

— Aditya Mathur · AIR 98

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Conclusion

Governor occupy high Constitutional office & must act a friend, philosopher & guide to state governal to promote state-led driven development (2nd ARC)

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Aditya Mathur

AIR 98

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Executive, Judiciary, Ministries and Pressure Groups

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Governors and Constitutional Role

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