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? (150 words, 10 marks)

Difference between power & authority Other Governors | Delhi's governor 1) Nominal head of the government | 1) Nominal but also holds greater power & authority 2) Lesser discretionary power & acts on aid & advice of CoM mostly | 2) Relatively greater discretionary power 3) Appointments of state bureaucracy is done by...

Governor on aid & advice of Chief minister with its council | Formation of new council with representation from both centre & state to aid & advice governor 4) Can never take decision on its own except in constitutionally mandated cases | 4) Higher power to take certain decisions on its own 5) Government by definition would mean chief minister of federal unit | 5) Government according to NCT Govt of Delhi Act refers to lieutenant governor Similarities 1) Both acts as 'agents of centre' in maintaining unity & integrity of nation 2) Responsible for preventing break in constitutional machinery

— Sachin B.G