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Was the governor not the constitutional head? Explain. |
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Answer» Under the Government of India Act, 1935, the diarchy system in provinces was removed and the provinces were provided a form of autonomous political units. They were provided freedom from central interference. The provinces were given legal, administrative and financial powers in 54 subjects from the provincial list. The governor was to work in a role of constitutional head in provincial autonomy, but this act made the governor a powerful president instead of constitutional president. He had the power to control the entire provincial governance. He could issue ordinances. He had a right to accept or refuse or to return a bill for reconsideration. He could keep a bill safe for the approval of governor general. In this way, we can say that the governor was not a constitutional president. |
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