2018 · Q82
Which of the following statements relating to the duties of the Governor is/are correct?
- 1The duties of the Governor as a constitutional Head of the State do not become the subject matter of questions or debate in the Parliament.
- 2Where the Governor takes a decision independently of his Council of Ministers or where he acts as the Chief Executive of the State under President’s rule, his actions are subject to scrutiny by the Parliament.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
General KnowledgeIndian Polity and Governance
- A1 only
- B2 only
- CBoth 1 and 2
- DNeither 1 nor 2
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct: the Governor's functions as the constitutional head of the state are not ordinarily debated in Parliament, since the Governor acts within the state's sphere. Statement 2 is correct: when the Governor acts as the agent of the Centre (for example, in recommending President's rule or exercising discretionary powers), those actions can come under parliamentary scrutiny. Both statements being correct gives the 'both correct' answer.