2 Constitution, Polity, Social Justice & International Relations · 2.2.3 State executive and legislature

2.2.3.1 Governor: appointment, powers and discretion

The Governor is the constitutional head of a state, appointed by the President; he normally acts on the advice of the state Council of Ministers, but has a few discretionary powers and also serves as the Centre's link to the state.

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Key terms

  • Governor
  • pleasure of the President
  • discretion
  • Article 163
  • pardoning power
  • Article 361
  • Sarkaria Commission
  • Punchhi Commission
  • B.P. Singhal
  • assent to bills

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