Question Q.12GS2GS2

Governor is neither a saboteur nor a sage; he is a constitutional functionary who needs to be solely loyal to the Constitution. Critically examine the statement in the light of recent events.

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Governor, a constitutional functionary in our semi-generics federal policy, is a functionary of crucial importance. Functionary - not Saboteur/Sage: 1) Conduct and interface between Union and State. a communication facilitator. 2) Nominal executive of state - types used executing in duet a breach of constitutional scheme rigured by Union 3) Approver of state legislative decisions - avoiding dispatch, paced decisions a presidential reference in certain bills 4) Chancellorship of state universities under state's guidance. a Kerala Governors case against appointment of VCs

5Declaration of presidents' Rule on Governors' report (Article 356) - supports constitutional breakdown Saboteur - Bills kept indefinitely to exercise pocket veto - initiation of President's Rule - disruption of sessions of legislative assembly with inaugurated session ceremony a Tamil Nadu 4) Non declaration of money bills on advice of council of ministers Reforms have, thus, been suggested: 1) Sarkaria Commission - de-link appointment from Union - autonomous functionary with no ties to center.

2Pundhi Commission - integrity of procedure of appointment - discretionary bandwidth & explicitly defined - Report to constitution, not carrying - appointment committee with security of tenure is crucial Thus, to enhance constitutional loyalty of gubernatorial office. It is important to advance the Commission's reform, herein.

— ZINNIA AURORA · AIR 6

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Thus, to enhance constitutional loyalty of gubernatorial office. It is important to advance the Commission's reform, herein.

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GS2GS2

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Federal Structure - Functions, Responsibilities, Devolution of Powers and Finances

Federal Structure Challenges

Governor and Constitutional Role

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