Thread by @umedpratapsingh

Question related to governor has not been asked in last 3 years in #UPSCPrelims. But because of the current developments I feel this year we can see a question related to governor.

In last 12 years, questions were asked in 2014, 2018 and 2019.

Let us see important points 👇

1) No criminal proceedings but only civil proceedings can be taken against him
2) As per constitution, tenure 5 years
3) As per constitution, no grounds for removal
4) No money bill, no demand for grant without his recommendation

5) Ordinary bill reserved for president, must be taken up by state legislature within 6 months
6) Money bill reserved for president, can not be returned even by president to state
7) Ordinance making power is not discretionary

8) Maximum duration of ordinance is 6 months and 6 weeks
9) Discretionary power as per constitution
-Reservation of bill for president
-Recommendation for president's rule
-During exercising function of UTs
-Determining amount payable by Assam, Megh, Mizo and Tripura

- Seeking CM's information regarding matters of state
10) Discretionary power not mentioned in constitution
-Appointment of CM when no clear-cut majority, CM dies suddenly or no immediate successor
-Dismissal of CoM when can not prove confidence

-Dissolution of state legislative assembly If CoM lost majority

Some important articles👇
163: Governor can act on his discretion
163: CoM to aid and advice governor
176: Special address by governor
201: Bill reserved for president
213: Ordinance making power

Important cases related to Governor👇
Nabam Rebia case (2016) : Governor is bound to convene a meeting of the assembly for a floor test on the recommendation of the Cabinet and not on his discretion