PIL Seeks Rules For Appointment Of Governor
13 years, 2 months ago

PIL Seeks Rules For Appointment Of Governor

India TV News  

PIL Seeks Rules For Appointment Of Governor Mumbai, Jan 22: A public interest litigation filed in the Bombay high court has sought direction to the Union government to frame elaborate rules on the appointment of governors under article 157 of the Constitution. Mumbai, Jan 22: A public interest litigation filed in the Bombay high court has sought direction to the Union government to frame elaborate rules on the appointment of governors under article 157 of the Constitution. Existing provisions of article 157 are vague and discriminatory, says the petitioner, advocate V P Patil, adding that a person holding this Constitutional post must not be a `political appointee'. The PIL suggests that appointment rules can be framed by committee headed by Chief Justice of India and comprising Speaker of Lok Sabha and the Prime Minister.

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PIL In Bombay High Court Challenges Governor's Decision Appointing 7 MLCs To State Legislative Council
3 months, 1 week ago

PIL In Bombay High Court Challenges Governor's Decision Appointing 7 MLCs To State Legislative Council

Live Law  

A fresh Public Interest Litigation has been filed in the Bombay High Court challenging the notification issued by the Maharashtra Governor on 14 October 2024, where 7 MLCs were nominated to the State Legislative Council. Today, the petitioner's counsel argued that the decision of the Governor to nominate the 7 MLCs was 'malice in law'. The petitioner's counsel argued that …

How is the RBI Governor selected? Know the process
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How is the RBI Governor selected? Know the process

India Today  

In India, the Reserve Bank of India holds the responsibility for the smooth operation of all financial activities, whether it is related to bank management, the control of other financial institutions, the repo rate, or the reserve ratio. RBI GOVERNOR APPOINTMENT PROCESS The appointment of the RBI Governor follows a set process defined under the Reserve Bank of India Act, …

PIL In Bombay High Court Challenges Temporary Appointment Of DGP Till Completion Of State Assembly Elections
4 months ago

PIL In Bombay High Court Challenges Temporary Appointment Of DGP Till Completion Of State Assembly Elections

Live Law  

A Public Interest Litigation has been filed in the Bombay High Court challenging the State government's order appointing the Director General of Police, Maharashtra, on a temporary basis till the completion of State Assembly Elections 2024. The petitioner, Pratul Ramchandra Bhadale, an advocate, challenges the State government's order dated 05 November 2024, in which Sanjay Kumar Verma was appointed as …

Power of Governor to dismiss a Minister | Appointing authority is also dismissing authority, said Supreme Court in 1979
1 year, 8 months ago

Power of Governor to dismiss a Minister | Appointing authority is also dismissing authority, said Supreme Court in 1979

The Hindu  

While there are hardly any authoritative judicial pronouncements on the power of a Governor to dismiss a Minister, an obiter dictum in M. Karunanidhi versus Union of India decided on February 20, 1979 states that an appointing authority would also be the dismissing authority. The judges held that the Chief Minister would incontrovertibly be a public servant since he/she receives …

Honour of office: On new Governors of States appointed by the Centre
2 years, 1 month ago

Honour of office: On new Governors of States appointed by the Centre

The Hindu  

A former judge of the Supreme Court of India and a former Indian Army commander are among the new Governors of States appointed by the Centre on Sunday. In recent years, Governors have sought to play a political role in States such as Jharkhand, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, creating a train of controversies. Earlier too, retired police and …

The Governor is under the Constitution, not above it
2 years, 4 months ago

The Governor is under the Constitution, not above it

The Hindu  

In recent years, there has been a grave erosion of constitutional provisions, constitutional morality, and constitutional ethos being witnessed among various constitutional bodies. Acting in harmony The Supreme Court, in Shamsher Singh vs State of Punjab and Anr., decided on this issue in 1974: The Governor exercises “all his powers and functions” by making rules for the convenient transactions of …

'Mouthpiece Of Bharatiya Janata Party': PIL Filed In Calcutta High Court Seeking Removal Of WB Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar
3 years, 1 month ago

'Mouthpiece Of Bharatiya Janata Party': PIL Filed In Calcutta High Court Seeking Removal Of WB Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar

Live Law  

A Public Interest Litigation petition was filed before the Calcutta High Court on Tuesday praying for a direction to the Central government to remove Jagdeep Dhankhar as the Governor of West Bengal, claiming that he was acting as the 'mouthpiece of the Bharatiya Janata Party'. Averments in the plea Opining on the conduct of the Governor, the petitioner averred, "The …

Bombay High Court Reserves Order on PIL Challenging Governor's Alleged Inaction to Decide on Nomination Of Members to MLC
3 years, 8 months ago

Bombay High Court Reserves Order on PIL Challenging Governor's Alleged Inaction to Decide on Nomination Of Members to MLC

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The Bombay High Court on Monday reserved for orders a PIL challenging alleged inaction of the Governor, Bhagat Singh Koshyari, in nominating members to Maharashtra's Legislative Council, despite the 12 names submitted by the Council of Ministers on November 6, 2020. During the hearing, the court repeatedly asked the Union if the Governor could escape from his duty by not …

'We're Not Here To Advise Governors' : Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Seeking Guidelines For Maharashtra Governor To Nominate MLCs
3 years, 8 months ago

'We're Not Here To Advise Governors' : Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Seeking Guidelines For Maharashtra Governor To Nominate MLCs

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The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a plea seeking a direction to the Governor of Maharashtra to frame criteria for the purpose of nomination to the Legislative Council of the State, in terms of Article 171 of the Constitution. The Petitioner sought to draw the Court's attention towards clause 5 of Article 171 of the Constitution, which reads as follows: …

Governor: A colonial relic
3 years, 9 months ago

Governor: A colonial relic

The Hindu  

On August 5, 1983, Karnataka Chief Minister Ramakrishna Hegde told a seminar on Centre-State relations which he had organised that “even Governors had become glorified servants of the Union”. It says: “Being the holder of an independent constitutional office, the Governor is not a subordinate or a subservient agent of the Union government.” This is correct. The Sarkaria Commission’s report …

Governors doing the Centre’s bidding
4 years ago

Governors doing the Centre’s bidding

The Hindu  

Seshan’s reign as Chief Election Commissioner was sought to be cut short by offering him the governorship of an important State. I feel that no departure from the principles of Constitutional Government should be favoured except for reasons of emergency and these discretionary powers must be done away with.” Brajeshwar Prasad from Patna demurred: “I feel that the Governor should …

No Discretion For Governor In Appointments In District Councils In Tribal Autonomous Areas: Meghalaya HC [Read Judgment]
5 years, 1 month ago

No Discretion For Governor In Appointments In District Councils In Tribal Autonomous Areas: Meghalaya HC [Read Judgment]

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The High Court of Meghalaya has held that the Governor of the state does not have any discretion in the matter of appointments to the Executive Committee of the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council and that he has to follow the advice of the Chief Executive Member in this regard. "On the advice being rendered by the petitioner in his …

Appointment of new governors likely before Parliament session
10 years, 9 months ago

Appointment of new governors likely before Parliament session

India TV News  

New Delhi: Some BJP veterans are likely to be appointed as governors once some of the incumbents chosen by the previous UPA government make their exit. While governors of Chhattisgarh and Uttar Pradesh have already quit, sources said that many others have been sounded out.“A list is being prepared by the ruling party. Once it is finalised, the governors will …

Appointment of new governors likely before Parliament session
10 years, 9 months ago

Appointment of new governors likely before Parliament session

India TV News  

New Delhi: Some BJP veterans are likely to be appointed as governors once some of the incumbents chosen by the previous UPA government make their exit. Once it is finalised, the governors will be asked to put in their papers,” a source said.Asked when the new appointments are likely to be made, the source said, “Likely to be before the …

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