The correct answer is Section-23.
Section 23 of the Jammu and Kashmir Constitution deals with the Governor of the state. It provides for the appointment of the Governor, his qualifications, term of office, powers and functions.
The Governor is appointed by the President of India on the advice of the Central Government. He must be a citizen of India and not less than 35 years of age. The Governor holds office for a term of five years, but can be reappointed.
The Governor is the head of the state and has the power to:
- Summon, prorogue and dissolve the Legislative Assembly;
- Appoint the Chief Minister and other Ministers;
- Grant pardons, reprieves and remissions of punishment;
- Advise the President on matters relating to the state;
- Declare emergency in the state;
- Exercise all other powers and functions conferred on him by the Constitution or by law.
The Governor is assisted by a Council of Ministers headed by the Chief Minister. The Chief Minister is appointed by the Governor and the other Ministers are appointed by the Governor on the advice of the Chief Minister.
The Council of Ministers is responsible to the Legislative Assembly. The Assembly can pass a no-confidence motion against the Council of Ministers, which will lead to the resignation of the Chief Minister and the Council of Ministers.
The Governor is also the Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces in the state. He has the power to raise, maintain and control the armed forces in the state.
The Governor is a very important constitutional position in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. He has a wide range of powers and functions, and plays a key role in the governance of the state.