New Governors for Haryana Goa; Ladakh gets new L-G

Paper: GS – II, Subject: Polity, Topic: Executive, Issue: Appointment of Governor of State.

Context:

Recently, the President of India has appointed Governors to various states and Lieutenant Governor to Ladakh.

Key Takeaways:

Appointment of Governor of State:

• The Governor of State is appointed by the President of India by warrant under his hand and seal.
• Thus, the Governor is neither directly elected by the people nor indirectly elected by a specially constituted electoral college as is the case with the President of India.

Key Fact Regarding Appointment of Governor of State:

• The process of appointment of the Governor of State by the President of India is based on the Canadian model, where the Governor of a Province or State is appointed by the Centre.
• Being appointed by the Center, the Governor of State acts as a nominee of the Central Government.
• However, as observed by the Supreme Court in the Hargovind Pant vs. Raghukul Tilak Case of 1979:
• The office of the Governor of State is not an employment under the Central government.
• The office of the Governor of State is an independent constitutional office and is not under the control of or subordinate to the Central government.
• Usually, a Governor is appointed for each Indian State. But, as provided by the 7th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1956, the same person can be appointed as the Governor for two or more States.

Qualifications of Governor of State:

• The Indian Constitution lays down only two qualifications for the appointment of a person as the Governor of State:
• He should be a citizen of India, and
• He should have completed the age of 35 years.

Governor of State: Oath, Conditions and Powers:

Conclusion:

• The Governor, as the highest constitutional authority of the State, occupies a pivotal position in the democratic framework of the State.
• Through his dual role as constitutional head of the state as well as the representative of the Centre, he ensures the smooth functioning of and coordination among the 3 wings of the state government along with acting as a bridge between the Central and State governments.

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/president-droupadi-murmu-appoints-governors-for-haryana-and-goa-and-lieutenant-governor-for-ladakh/article69810265.ece

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