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भारत में राज्यपाल अपनी संवैधानिक भूमिका का निर्वहन करते हैं और आवश्यकता पड़ने पर प्रभावी कार्य करने के लिए तैयार नहीं हैं। टिप्पणी कीजिए। (उत्तर 250 शब्दों में दीजिए) / Governors in India often overstep their constitutional role and fail to act effectively when needed. Comment. (Answer in 250 words)

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Introduction

The Constitution of both India and USA begins with "We the people" showing common basis in democratic principles.

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Main Body

Article 153 provides for a Governor as the nominal head of the State legislature having a persuading moral influence.

Constitutional role:

Recommending President's rule (Article 356)
Reserving bill for President (Article 200)
Presiding on when no party gets majority
Dissolution of Assembly if no party is able to form government.

However this role is often overstepped:

1Politicization of office of governor.
By Rajasthan governor → campaigning for union.
2Misuse of arbitrary power.
No time limit under Article 200.
3Issues with summoning/bringing of State legislature.
4Acting as a political buffer - lack of timely dissent/censure of actions.
5Conflicting with council of ministers → No reliance for appointment.
By Kerala Governor dismissed minister without advice of CM.
6Ideological differences.
State Tamil Nadu governor not reading motion of thanks.

Therefore, governor should be used as an office of dignity - linking union and State as LP Singh, SN Dutt Devi did.

This calls for following reforms:

1SC guideline
2Nakam Rela case: Summoning to be done COM's advice.
3Rameshwar Prasad case: There should be time limit for keeping bills pending.
4BP Singhal case: Secrecy of service to be given.
5Laksresia Commission: Consult State in appointment as Nehmershan formula.
6Pendhari Commission: Provides impeachment for governor.

Therefore, governor should be used as an office of dignity - linking union and State as LP Singh, SN Dutt Devi did.

The Constitution of both India and USA begins with "We the people" showing common basis in democratic principles.

One person one vote - Admit value - Franchise (CA-226) - Election Commission (CA-324)

However, electoral process is different as:

India:

1. Parliamentary form of democracy.

USA:

1. Presidential system.

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Conclusion

Governor should be used as an office of dignity - linking union and State as LP Singh, SN Dutt Devi did. Therefore, governor should be used as an office of dignity - linking union and State as LP Singh, SN Dutt Devi did.

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  • Clear reference to constitutional articles
  • Systematic listing of powers
  • Concrete examples provided
  • Multiple dimensions of overreach identified
  • Clear conclusion
  • Case law citations
  • Reference to commissions
  • Structured reforms
  • Opens with constitutional preamble commonality
  • Uses article references

Topper

ARYAN KUMAR SINGH

AIR 1042929

Subject & Paper

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Topic

Constitutional Posts and Bodies

Governor's Constitutional Role

Governor's overreach and limitations

Writing Stats

351

Total words

9

Paragraphs

8

Bullets

formal and comparative

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