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Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with the state executive?
Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with the state executive?
Part VI
How is a governor appointed?
How is a governor appointed?
By the President of India
What is the tenure of a governor in a state?
What is the tenure of a governor in a state?
5 years
In the event of no party having a majority, who has the discretion to appoint the Chief Minister?
In the event of no party having a majority, who has the discretion to appoint the Chief Minister?
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Who appoints the Advocate-General of the state?
Who appoints the Advocate-General of the state?
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Which article gives the Governor the power to withhold assent to a bill?
Which article gives the Governor the power to withhold assent to a bill?
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How many members can the Governor nominate to the state legislative council?
How many members can the Governor nominate to the state legislative council?
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What does Article 201 state about bills reserved for the President's consideration?
What does Article 201 state about bills reserved for the President's consideration?
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Who controls the State Contingency Fund?
Who controls the State Contingency Fund?
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The Governor has the power to grant:
The Governor has the power to grant:
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Under Article 371A, the Governor of Nagaland has special responsibility concerning:
Under Article 371A, the Governor of Nagaland has special responsibility concerning:
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The Chief Minister holds office as long as:
The Chief Minister holds office as long as:
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In case of a disagreement among ministers, the Chief Minister can:
In case of a disagreement among ministers, the Chief Minister can:
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The 91st Amendment Act of 2003 limits the number of ministers in the council to:
The 91st Amendment Act of 2003 limits the number of ministers in the council to:
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Who holds the right to summon and prorogue the state legislature?
Who holds the right to summon and prorogue the state legislature?
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The State Planning Board is headed by:
The State Planning Board is headed by:
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Which minister assists a Cabinet Minister but does not hold independent charge?
Which minister assists a Cabinet Minister but does not hold independent charge?
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What power does Article 164 give the Governor regarding the Chief Minister?
What power does Article 164 give the Governor regarding the Chief Minister?
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Who becomes the Chief Executive authority in a state as per the Constitution?
Who becomes the Chief Executive authority in a state as per the Constitution?
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Which article allows the Governor to act in his discretion in certain matters?
Which article allows the Governor to act in his discretion in certain matters?
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Study Notes
The Governor
- The Governor is appointed by the President
- The Governor's tenure is five years
- The Governor can be removed by the President
- The Governor has the power to withhold assent to a bill: Article 200
- The Governor nominates a maximum of 1/6th of the members to the state legislative council:
- The Governor can grant pardons, reprieves, respites, or remissions of punishment: Article 161
- Special Responsibility of the Governor of Nagaland : the Governor has special responsibility concerning law and order and public safety in the state: Article 371A
The Chief Minister
- The Governor appoints the Chief Minister: In the event of no party having a majority, the Governor has the discretion to appoint the Chief Minister.
- The Chief Minister holds office as long as they hold the confidence of the majority in the state assembly
- The Chief Minister heads the State Council of Ministers
- The Chief Minister can dismiss a minister from the council in case of a disagreement among ministers
- The Chief Minister can also advice the Governor on matters such as summoning and proroguing the state legislature.
- The Chief Minister is the Chief Executive authority in a state
Other State Officials
- The Governor appoints the Advocate-General of the state
- The State Contingency Fund: the Governor controls the State Contingency Fund
- The State Planning Board is headed by the Chief Minister
- Article 164 gives the Governor the power to appoint the Chief Minister and the Council of Ministers.
- The 91st Amendment Act of 2003 limits the number of ministers in the council to 15% of the total strength of the state assembly
Bill Reserved for President
- Article 201: The Governor reserves a bill for the President's consideration if there is a question about its validity or if it affects the President's powers.
Other Relevant Articles
- Article 154: The executive power of a State is vested in the Governor.
- Article 163: The Governor acts on the advice of the Council of Ministers, except in certain matters where they are allowed to act in their discretion
- Article 371A: The Governor of Nagaland has special responsibility concerning law and order and public safety in the state.
Other Relevant Information
- Minister of State: assists a Cabinet Minister but does not hold independent charge
- Prorogue: to end a session of a legislative body
- Summon: to call a session of a legislative body
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