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.

Supreme court of India in State of T.N v/s Governor of T.N case upheld that Governor shall act as Friend, Philosopher & Guide of State & not as a representative of centre. Constitution of India, UIA 53 has provided for Office of Governor with an aim: 'i) To act as a lifeline between centre & state. eg: To veley important bills for Presidential assent, UIA 200. ii) To strengthen the spirit of Federalism, where governor

accts as the advice-teuded by the Council of Ministers (UIA 164) iii) To ensure Governance of State as per the provision of Constitution (COI A 53,356) else President report to President. But in recent times the office of governor has become roadblock in Federal Biology. i) Delays in clearance of bills referred by State legislature & their relevancy to President. CSC in judgement upheld it union statutorial governor to act as Second facade. ii) Misuse of the Power UIA 356 on Presidential rule. eg: Uttarakhand case 2016, later restored by the SC. iii) Also the very appointment of removal Producer -> lacks of Accountability to the State's domination of centre. iv) Also issue of appointment of various of heads - VCS, secretaries against legislatures advice. (eg: Indrabhagal) this called for a rethink at the Office & implement suggestions of:- i) Sarkaria Commission on appointment of Governors by consultation with the Cm. ii) Punthi Commission on removal of extra constitutional posts to Governors as chancellors. it needs to be ensured that Governor office ways create to let Federalism breathe with shifty