Governor's Power to Dismiss the Ministers
On 29th June, 2023, Tamil Nadu Governor dismissed a Minister from the cabinet, who had been arrested, but later suspended the order following a request from Union Home Ministry.
- The unprecedented, and more importantly, unilateral decision by a governor to sack a minister appointed on aid and advice of the chief minister, has raised questions on the legality of such a move by the figurative head of a state, nominated by the Union government.
Does a Governor have the Power to Remove a Minister?
- Article 164(1) says state “Ministers shall hold office during the pleasure of the Governor”.
- However, as per the ....
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