Which among the following statement is NOT correct regarding the Gove...
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Governor:
- The Governor is the head of the State.
- He acts as the agent of the Central Government.
- He holds his office for a term of 5 years from the date on which he enters his office. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
- He has the power to summon or prorogue the state legislature and dissolve the state assembly. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
- The Seventh Constitution Amendment Act 1956 facilitated the appointment of the same person as a Governor for two or more states. Hence, statement 4 is incorrect.
- He cannot return a money bill for the reconsideration of the state legislature. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
- Constitutional heads of Union Territories are called Lieutenant Governors.
Additional Information - The Governor of a state is appointed by the President of India.
- He gives his resignation letter to the President of India.
- Article 153 says that there shall be a Governor for each state.
- Qualifications of a Governor:
- He should be an Indian Citizen.
- He should be 35 years old or more.
- He or she should not hold any office of profit.
- He should not be a Member of the Legislature of the Union or any other state.
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Which among the following statement is NOT correct regarding the Gove...
Appointment of Governor for multiple states
Governors are appointed by the President of India to head each state. While there is no specific rule that prohibits the same person from being appointed as a governor for two or more states, it is generally avoided for reasons of administrative efficiency and to prevent conflicts of interest.
Reasons for not appointing the same person as governor for multiple states
- **Administrative efficiency**: Having a separate governor for each state allows for better focus on the specific needs and issues of that state. If the same person were to govern multiple states, it might lead to divided attention and reduced effectiveness in addressing state-specific matters.
- **Preventing conflicts of interest**: Each state has its own unique political, social, and economic landscape. Having a separate governor for each state helps in maintaining impartiality and avoiding conflicts of interest that may arise if one person were to govern multiple states simultaneously.
- **Constitutional provisions**: While there is no explicit prohibition in the Constitution against appointing the same person as governor for multiple states, the spirit of federalism and the principles of good governance suggest that it is better to have separate governors for each state.
In conclusion, while there is no strict rule against appointing the same person as governor for multiple states, it is generally not done to ensure administrative efficiency, prevent conflicts of interest, and uphold the principles of federalism.