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Adminstrative system of Haryana At State Level As per Constitution of India, Haryana is governed through a Governor appointed by the President of India. The Governor represents the centre at the state level. However, the post is largely ceremonial and the actual power rests with the Chief Minister, elected by the people. Moreover, administrative system … Read more
Administrative system of Karnataka Karnataka is a state belonging to the South-west of India with a democratic government running the state. The elected body runs the administration of Karnataka with a Governor appointed as the constitutional head. The Governor is appointed for a five-year tenure will appoint the Chief Minister and even his council of … Read more
Lord Cornwallis (1786 – 1793) Introduction Lord Cornwallis, a warrior-statesman. He succeeded Warren Hastings as Governor-General in 1786. He belonged to an influential and aristocratic family which had wider political connections. He was also a close friend of Prime Minister Pitt. Dundas, the most influential member of the Board of Control … Read more
The Governor is the head of the State Executive. He is also the representative of the Centre in the state. The Governor acts as the nominal head whereas the real power lies in the hand of the Chief Ministers of the states and the Chief Minister’s Council of Ministers. ARTICLE 153 of the Constitution states … Read more
Governor Same person can be appointed the governor of two or more states Appointed by the President May resign by writing to the President Qualification Citizen of India 35 years of age Art 161: Pardon for any offence against a law relating to a matter to which the executive power of the state extends Constitution … Read more
The Constitutional Discretion of the Governor: A Balancing Act of Power and Responsibility The Governor, as the chief executive of a state, occupies a pivotal position within the American federal system. Beyond their administrative duties, Governors wield significant constitutional discretion, a power that allows them to shape policy, respond to crises, and influence the direction … Read more
The Shifting Sands of Power: Situational Discretion of Governors in the United States The office of governor, often seen as the chief executive of a state, carries with it a complex tapestry of responsibilities and powers. While the Constitution outlines a framework for state governance, the reality is far more nuanced. Governors operate within a … Read more
Francisco de Almeida: The First Viceroy of Portuguese India Francisco de Almeida, a Portuguese nobleman and military commander, holds a significant place in the annals of Portuguese history. He is best known as the first Viceroy of Portuguese India, a position he held from 1505 to 1509. His tenure was marked by both triumphs and … Read more
Article 163: The Council of Ministers â Aiding and Advising the Governor in India’s Federal System The Indian Constitution, a masterpiece of democratic governance, meticulously outlines the intricate relationship between the Union and the States. This intricate web of power sharing is further woven with the role of the Governor, the representative of the President … Read more
The Power to Forgive: Comparing the Pardoning Powers of the President and Governor The power to pardon, a vestige of the monarchical system, is a unique and potent tool wielded by both the President of the United States and the Governors of individual states. While seemingly similar in function, these powers differ significantly in scope, … Read more