SHORT ANSWER:
The powers of the Governor are defined 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 executive powers.
- Article 155: Relates to the appointment of the Governor by the President.
- Article 156: Discusses the term of office of the Governor.
- Article 157: Specifies the qualifications for being appointed as a Governor.
- Article 158: Allows the Governor to hold office during the pleasure of the President.
- Article 159: Relates to the Governor's oath of office.
- Article 160: Discusses the Governor's power to appoint an acting Governor.
- Article 161: Grants the Governor the power to grant pardons.
- Article 162: States that the Governor can legislate on matters in the State List when the state legislature is not in session.
- Article 163: Discusses the Council of Ministers and the Governor's role in it.
- Article 164: Relates to the appointment of the Chief Minister and other Ministers.
- Article 165: Allows the Governor to make laws for the state when the legislature is not in session.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- None specified directly in these articles.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India
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