SHORT ANSWER:
The specific constitutional provisions that grant powers to Indian governors are found in Articles 153 to 167 of the Constitution of India.
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 appointment as Governor.
- Article 158: Allows the Governor to hold office during the pleasure of the President.
- Article 159: Discusses the Governor's oath of office.
- Article 160: Provides for the discharge of the functions of the Governor in certain situations.
- Article 161: Grants the Governor the power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites, or remissions of punishment.
- Article 162: States that the Governor can make laws for the state on matters in the Concurrent List.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- No specific punishment mentioned for violations of these provisions.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India
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