SHORT ANSWER:
The specific constitutional articles that grant powers to a state governor are 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 executive power of the state is vested in the Governor.
- 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 the Governor.
- Article 158: Covers the conditions of Governor's office.
- Article 159: Discusses the Governor's oath or affirmation.
- Article 160: Provides for the discharge of the functions of the Governor.
- Article 161: Allows the Governor to grant pardons, reprieves, respites, or remissions of punishment.
- Article 162: States that the Governor can make regulations for the administration of tribal areas.
- Article 163: Discusses the council of ministers to aid and advise the Governor.
- Article 164: Relates to the appointment of the Chief Minister and other ministers.
- Article 165: Provides for the Governor's power to make laws for certain matters.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Not applicable as these are constitutional provisions.
SOURCE:
- The Constitution of India
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