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The Governor's responsibilities as the Head of the State as enacted in "The Constitution of India" are given as follows.
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| 160 | The President may make such provision as he thinks fit for the discharge of the functions of the Governor of a State in any contingency not provided for in Part VI Chapter II of Constitution of India. |
| 161 | The Governor shall have the power to grant pardons, reprieves, etc. |
| 163 | There shall be Council of Ministers with the Chief Minister at the head to aid and advise the Governor in the exercise of his functions except in so far as he is by or under the Constitution required to exercise his functions or any of them in his discretion. |
| 164 | The Governor appoints Chief Minister and other Ministers. |
| 165 | The Governor appoints the Advocate General for the State. |
| 166 | All executive actions of the Governor of a State shall be expressed to be taken in the name of Governor. |
| 174 | The Governor shall, from time to time, summon and prorogue the House and dissolve the Legislative Assembly. |
| 175 | The Governor may address the Legislative Assembly....; The Governor may send messages to the House. |
| 176 | Special Address to the House by the Governor. |
| 200 | The Governor assents, withholds assent, or reserves for the consideration of the Bill passed by the Legislative assembly. |
| 202 | The Governor shall in respect of every financial year cause to be laid before the House.... a statement of the estimated receipts and expenditure. |
| 203(3) | No demand for a grant shall be made except on the recommendation of the Governor. |
| 205 | The Governor shall ........cause to be laid before the House another statement showing estimated amount of expenditure. |
| 213 | The Governor may promulgate the Ordinances under certain circumstances. |
| 217 | The Governor is consulted for appointment of Judges of High Court. |
| 217 | Every person appointed to be a judge of the High Court shall ........make and subscribe before the Governor |
........... an oath or affirmation......
Governor's Responsibilities as Chancellor of Universities in State
Under the Universities Act, the Governor is the Chancellor of all the Universities in Kerala and in that capacity he has a direct responsibility as regards the proper management and administration of the Universities. While as Governor he functions with the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers, as Chancellor he acts independently of the Council of Ministers and takes his own decisions on all University matters.
At present, there are 13 Universities in the State :
1. University of Kerala
3. Cochin University of Science and Technology.
6. Kerala Agricultural University
7. Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit.
8. Kerala University of Health and Allied Sciences
9. Kerala University of Fisheries and Oceanic Studies
10. Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
11. Kerala Kalamandalam Deemed University for Art & Culture.
12. Thunchathezhuthachan Malayalam University.
13. Kerala Technological University
Role of the Governor
Article 153 of the Constitution of India states : There shall be a Governor for each State
(For details and authenticity, please see The Constitution of India)
Articlewise List (from The Constitution of India) *
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153 |
Governors of State. |
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154 |
Executive Power of State |
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155 |
Appointment of Governor |
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156 |
Term of office of Governor |
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157 |
Qualifications for Appointment as Governor |
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158 |
Conditions of Governor's office |
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159 |
Oath or affirmation by the Governor |
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160 |
Discharge of the functions of the Governor in certain contingencies. |
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161 |
Power of Governor to grant pardons etc., and to suspend, remit or commute sentences in certain cases |
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162 |
Extent of executive power of State |
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163 |
Council of Ministers to aid and advise Governor |
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164 |
Other provisions as to Ministers |
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165 |
The Governor appoints the Advocate General for the State |
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166 |
All executive actions of the Government of a State shall be expressed to be taken in the name of Governor |
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167 |
Duties of Chief Minister as respects the furnishing of information to Governor etc. |
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174 |
The Governor shall, from time to time, summon and prorogue the House and dissolve the Legislative Assembly |
Special Provisions * Note: to be read with amendments
Constitutional Role – In Brief For details and authenticity, please read The Constitution of India)
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There shall be a Governor for each state (Articles 153 of the Constitution of India). |
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The executive power of the State shall be vested in the Governor and shall be exercised by him either directly or through officers subordinate to him in accordance with the Constitution of India (Article 154) |
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The Governor of a State shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal (Article 155). |
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A person to be eligible for appointment as Governor should be citizen of India and has complete age of 35 years (Article 157). |
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The Governor shall not be a member of the Legislature or Parliament; shall not hold any office of profit, shall be entitled to without payment of rent to the use of his official residences and shall also be entitled to such emoluments and allowances as may be determined by Parliament by law (Article 158). |
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Every Governor and every person discharging the functions of the Governor shall make and subscribe an oath or Affirmation (Article 159). |
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The President may make such provision as he thinks fit for the discharge of the functions of the Governor of a State in any contingency not provided for in Chapter II of the Constitution. (Article 160). |
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The Governor shall have the power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites or remissions of punishment etc. (Article 161). |
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There shall be a Council of Ministers with the Chief Minister at the head to aid and advise the Governor in the exercise of his functions except in so far as he is by or under the Constitution required to exercise his functions or any of them in his discretion (Article 163). |
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The Governor appoints Chief Minister and other Ministers. (Article 164). |
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The Governor appoints the Advocate General for the State. (Article 165). |
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All executive actions of the Government of a State shall be expressed to be taken in the name of Governor (Article 166). |
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The Governor shall, from time to time, summon and prorogue the House and dissolve the Legislative Assembly. (Article 174). |
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The Governor may address the Legislative Assembly....; The Governor may send messages to the House. (Article 175). |
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Special Address to the House by the Governor. (Article 176). |
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The Governor assents, withholds assent, or reserves the Bill for the consideration of the Hon’ble President of India. (Article 200). |
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The Governor shall in respect of every financial year cause to be laid before the House....a statement of the estimated receipts and expenditure. (Article 202). |
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The Governor shall in respect of every financial year cause to be laid before the House....a statement of the estimated receipts and expenditure. (Article 202). |
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No demand for a grant shall be made except on the recommendation of the Governor. (Article 203(3)). |
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The Governor shall ........cause to be laid before the House another statement showing estimated amount of expenditure. (Article 205). |
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The Governor may promulgate the Ordinances under certain circumstances. (Article 213). |
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The Governor is consulted for appointment of Judges of High Court. (Article 217). |
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Every person appointed to be a judge of the High Court shall ........make and subscribe before the Governor or some person appointed in that behalf by him............ an oath or affirmation ......(Article 219). |
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