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Describe the various powers and functions of the Governor. |
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Answer» The powers and functions of the Governor are: (i) The Governor is the Constitutional head of the State. All the administration is carried on in his name. (ii) He appoints the leader of the majority party in the State Legislative Assembly as the Chief Minister of the State. He appoints other members of the council of Ministers on the recommendation of the Chief Minister. (iii) He appoints the Advocate General of the State, the chairman and members of the State Public Service Commission, the State Election Commissioner, the Attorney General of the State etc. (iv) He has the right to summon, prorogue the State Legislature and dissolve the State Legislative Assembly. (v) The Money Bills can be introduced in the State Legislature only with the prior recommendation of the Governor. (vi) He constitutes a Finance Commission after every five years to review the financial position of the panchayats and the municipalities. |
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