UPSC Mains Law Paper Topic : Governor and his Powers
- Assess the powers of the Governor as the head of the Government of a
State. Is the Governor bound to act according to the advice of the Chief
Minister when he exercises powers conferred on him under a status as the
Chancellor of a University in his State? Give your reasons. (94/I/2b/30)
- “The pardoning power of the Governor is not immuned from Judicial
review.” Examine this statement in the light of the case of Satpal Vs. State
of Haryana, (2000). (04/I/2a/30)
- How far the Governor of a State is bound to act with the advice of his
Ministers? What functions are required by the Constitution to be exercised
in his discretion.? (06/I/4b/30)
- The Governor of a State holds office during the ‘pleasure’ of the
President of India. Can he be removed by the President any time without any
reason? Examine in the context of the position of the Governor under the
Indian Constitution. (11/I/1d/15)
