ROLE, POWER AND FUNCTIONS OF THE GOVERNORS IN INDIA l Raj Bhavan l Appointment of Governor Qualification for Appointment as Governor (Article 157).

 ROLE, POWER AND FUNCTIONS OF THE GOVERNORS IN INDIA

Article 153 of the Indian constitution provides for an office of the Governor in the state. The Governor is Chief Executive Head of the state. But like the President, he is a Nominal Executive head. The Governor also acts as an Agent of the Central government. He is appointed by the President. Article 157 in The Constitution of India 1949 says that no person shall be eligible for appointment as Governor unless he is a citizen of India and has completed the age of thirty five years. Governor is also the chief executive head of the state, who exercises his function in accordance with the advice of council of ministers of the state concerned. In addition to this, the governor holds dual role as he functions as an agent of central government also. Article 157 in The Constitution of India 1949 says that no person shall be eligible for appointment as Governor unless he is a citizen of India and has completed the age of thirty five years. Governor is also the chief executive head of the state, who exercises his function in accordance with the advice of council of ministers of the state concerned. In addition to this, the governor holds dual role as he functions as an agent of central government also. Under Article 153 there shall be Governor of each state and also nothing in this article shall prevent the appointment of the same person to be appointed as Governor of two or more states. The executive power of the state shall be vested in the Governor and shall be exercised by him directly or through officers subordinate to him.

Appointment of Governor Qualification for Appointment as Governor (Article 157).

The constitution has laid down the following qualifications to be appointed as Governor: a. No person shall be eligible to be appointed as Governor unless he is a citizen of India b. He should have completed the age of 35 years. c. He should be such a person who is outside the state so as to not indulge in local politics d. When the same person is appointed as Governor for 2 or more states, the emoluments and allowances payable to the Governor shall be allocated among the states in such a manner as the President by order determine. e. The emoluments and allowances of the Governor shall not be diminished during his term of office.