Mains Question:
Question: As per Constitution, every constitutional authority should conduct himself or herself in a manner that adheres to the letter and spirit of the Constitution. Critically examine this statement in light of the current disputes going on between the Governor and the State governments.
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Approach
The question is analytical in nature.
- Introduce constitutional position and powers of Governor.
- Discuss the Important constitutional provisions about the Governor’s role
- Article 163, Article 164, Article 174, Article 200
- Discuss the friction points between Governors and State governments
- Impeding Legislative agenda of the state legislature by withholding or delaying assent
- No guidelines for exercise of the Governor’s powers
- Doctrine of pleasure issue
- Abuse of Power by the Centre
- Puppet Rulers
- Biased Ideology
- Describe the suggestive measures or recommendations
- Recommendation of National Commission To Review the Working of the Constitution
- Proposal by Sarkaria Commission, Punchhi Committee Proposal , RajaMannar Committee
- On Dismissal of State Government under Article 356 (S.R. Bommai Judgement)
- On Discretionary Powers (Nabam Rebia Judgement)
- Sum up your answer with a way Forward