Article 154 of the Constitution states that executive power of state is vested in the governor

India has adopted a parliamentary form of government where governor is a nominal head of the state. But it is not just a decorative and inconsequential post. Role of Governor in governance of state: 1) Asking of reports from the chief minister on the administration of affairs of the state. 2) Directing and advising the government to take steps for welfare of people. 3) Ensure functioning of state awoke to constitution (power of president rule). 4) As Schedule V and VI provides for lieutenant governor role in protecting interests of tribal. 5) As an administrator of union territory, it has immense power of governance. Governor role in reinforcing the principally of federalism.

— Nidhi Goyal · AIR 91