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CHAPTER II – THE EXECUTIVE The Governor 153. Governors of States. There shall be a Governor for each State: Provided that nothing in this articleRead More →

154. Executive power of State. (1) The executive power of the State shall be vested in the Governor and shall be exercised by him eitherRead More →

155. Appointment of Governor. The Governor of a State shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal. Read Constitution ofRead More →

156. Term of office of Governor. (1) The Governor shall hold office during the pleasure of the President. (2) The Governor may, by writing underRead More →

157. Qualifications for appointment as Governor. No person shall be eligible for appointment as Governor unless he is a citizen of India and has completedRead More →

158. Conditions of Governor’s office. (1) The Governor shall not be a member of either House of Parliament or of a House of the Legislature ofRead More →

159. Oath or affirmation by the Governor. Every Governor and every person discharging the functions of the Governor shall, before entering upon his office, makeRead More →

160. Discharge of the functions of the Governor in certain contingencies. The President may make such provision as he thinks fit for the discharge ofRead More →

162. Extent of executive power of State. Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, the executive power of a State shall extend to the mattersRead More →

Council of Ministers 163. Council of Ministers to aid and advise Governor. (1) There shall be a Council of Ministers with the Chief Minister atRead More →

164. Other provisions as to Ministers. (1) The Chief Minister shall be appointed by the Governor and the other Ministers shall be appointed by theRead More →

The Advocate-General for the State 165. Advocate-General for the State. (1) The Governor of each State shall appoint a person who is qualified to beRead More →

Conduct of Government Business 166. Conduct of business of the Government of a State. (1) All executive action of the Government of a State shallRead More →

167. Duties of Chief Minister as respects the furnishing of information to Governor, etc. It shall be the duty of the Chief Minister of eachRead More →

General  168. Constitution of Legislatures in States. (1) For every State there shall be a Legislature which shall consist of the Governor, and- (a) inRead More →

169. Abolition or creation of Legislative Councils in States. (1) Notwithstanding anything in article 168, Parliament may by law provide for the abolition of theRead More →