SHORT ANSWER:
The powers and responsibilities of a governor in relation to the state legislature are outlined in Articles 153 to 167 of the Indian Constitution.
DETAILS:
- Article 153: Provides for the appointment of a governor for each state.
- Article 154: States that the governor shall exercise the executive power of the state.
- Article 155: Discusses the appointment of the governor by the President.
- Article 156: Covers the term of the governor and conditions for removal.
- Article 157: Lists the qualifications for being appointed as a governor.
- Article 158: Discusses the governor's powers to appoint the Chief Minister and other ministers.
- Article 159: States the governor's role in administering the oath of office.
- Article 160: Discusses the governor's power to appoint an acting governor.
- Article 161: Provides the governor with the power to grant pardons.
- Article 162: States the governor's powers to legislate in certain matters.
- Article 163: Discusses the council of ministers and the governor's role in it.
- Article 164: Covers the appointment of ministers on the advice of the Chief Minister.
- Article 165: Discusses the governor's power to make ordinances when the legislature is not in session.
- Article 166: Outlines the procedure for making laws and the governor's assent.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- None specified for the governor's powers, but improper exercise of powers can lead to constitutional challenges.
SOURCE:
- The Constitution of India
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