INTRODUCTION

WAY FORWARD

Punchhi Commission (2010):
» Remove phrase "during the pleasure of the President" from the Constitution regarding the term of office of Governor.
Mahabir Prasad v. Prafulla Chandra (1969):
» This case focused on the nature of the Governor's pleasure mentioned in Article 164{1) regarding appointment of state Council of Ministers.
» Withdrawal of the Governor's pleasure should align with the withdrawal of support to the ministry by the Legislative Assembly.
Shamsher Singh vs State Of Punjab (

CONCLUSION

The Supreme Court's decision in the BP Singhal case(2010), which limited the Centre's ability to dismiss state governments without cause, is praiseworthy. Moreover, removing a governor from office should involve impeachment procedures in the state assembl

PYQ MAPPING

Q) Discuss the essential conditions for the exercise of the legislative powers by the Governor. Discuss the legality of re-promulgation of ordinances by the Governor without placing them before the Legislature. (2022) (12.5 marks)

SAMPLE QUESTION

Explain the constitutional discretions of the governor and address concerns related to the governor's office. {10 M){1S0 W)

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