Q. With reference to powers and functions of Governor of a state, consider the following statements:
1. S/he appoints the Advocate General of respective state and determines his/her remuneration.
2. S/he decides on the question of disqualification of members of the state legislature in consultation with the State Election Commission.
3. S/he is consulted by the Chief Justice of India while appointing the judges of High Court of the concerned state.
4. S/he is the ex officio Chancellor of the state universities.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Exp) Option c is the correct answer.
Statement 1 is correct: He appoints the advocate general of a state and determines his remuneration. The advocate general holds office during the pleasure of the governor.
Statement 2 is incorrect: He decides on the question of disqualification of members of the state legislature in consultation with the Election Commission of India (not State Election Commission).
Statement 3 is incorrect: He is consulted by the President (Not Chief Justice of India) while appointing the judges of the concerned state’s High Court.
Statement 4 is correct: The Governor of the state is the exofficio chancellor of the State universities.
| Important Tips The Governor’s powers and functions as the Chancellor are laid out in the statutes that govern the universities under a particular state government. While under the Central Universities Act, 2009, and other statutes, the President of India shall be the Visitor of a central university. Chancellors in central universities are titular heads, who are appointed by the President in his capacity as Visitor. |
