Before the reorganization of Jammu and Kashmir in 2019, it was the only state with a specific provision for "Governor's Rule" under its own constitution, distinct from the President's Rule applicable to other states under Article 356.
The Governor has the power to impose Governor's rule in the State of :
Asked in HPPSC HPAS Prelims 2011 · Topic: The Governor (Role of the Governor in case of Constitutional Breakdown (President's Rule))
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- The Governor has the power to impose Governor's Rule in which of the following State ?
- Regarding the Governor, all following statements are correct, except
- As per the Constitution which one of the following is a wrong statement?
- Consider the following statements: 1. According to the Indian Constitution, the same person cannot be appointed as Governor for two or more States at the same time. 2. The Supreme Court of India has held that a person appointed as Governor of a State cannot be transferred to another State for the rest of his tenure. 3. The Governor's salary and allowances are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India. 4. In the event of the resignation of a Governor, the duties of the office are performed by the senior-most Judge of the Supreme Court. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- The Governor of a State may tender his/her resignation to
- The “Doctrine of Pleasure” is related to the tenure of which constitutional authority in India ?
- The Constitution of India does not contain any provision for the impeachment of
- Who renders oath of secrecy of power to the Governor?
