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.
Main Body
Governor is a constitutional office under article 152 of constitution of India.
Recent office is under seven, duty to state clerk with state government.
Governor sabotaging the constitutionalism:
Undecided elected governments
Q: Tamil Nadu - 20 bills delayed
2. Misuse of discretion
Q: (Manipur governor referred 10 bills for president consideration)
3. Agent of centres subotaging
Q: powers to assent JOL bills
(Himachal Pradesh)
4. Obstacle in constitutional functioning
of legislative assemblies
Q: Refusal to give opinion speech
5. Constitutional punctuality under question
6. Undodrate powers on tribal areas
Q: powers to assent JOL bills
However his office is important for constitutional prudence because:
Q: Nagaland
3. Furthering dissent energetics
Q: Art 356
4. Upholds tribal rights
Q: report to president on feuding of tribal areas
1. Depoliticise of governor
2. Should be non-political & frame different state (umbrella commission)
3. Fixed tenure to ensure independence
Q: (Catherine commission)
Governor office can be pivotal Co-operative federal in is of used with prudence.
DEEKSHA PATKAR
Federal Structure - Functions, Responsibilities, Devolution of Powers and Finances
Federal Structure Challenges
Role of Governor
207
Total words
17
Paragraphs
analytical
Tone