There
shall be a Governor for each state (Articles 153 of the Constitution of India).
The
executive power of the State shall be vested in the Governor and shall be exercised by him
either directly or through officers subordinate to him in accordance with the Constitution
of India (Article 154)
The
Governor of a State shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal
(Article 155).
A person
to be eligible for appointment as Governor should be citizen of India and has completed
age of 35 years (Article 157).
The
Governor shall not be a member of the Legislature or Parliament; shall not hold any office
of profit, shall be entitled to emoluments and allowances. (Article 158)
Every
Governor and every person discharging the function of the Governor shall make a subscribe
an oath or Affirmation(Article 159).
The
President may make such a provision as he thinks fit for the discharge of the functions of
the Governor of a State in any contingency not provided for in Chapter II of the
Constitution.(Article 160).
The
Governor shall have the power to grant pardons, reprieves, etc. (Article 161).
There
shall be council of Ministers with the Chief Minister at the head to aid and advise the
Governor in the exercise of his functions except in so far as he is by or under the
Constitution required to exercise his functions or any of them in his
discretion. (Article 163).
The
Governor appoints Chief Minister and other Ministers.
(Article 164).
The
Governor appoints the Advocate General for the State. (Article 165).
All
executive actions ,of the Governor of a State shall be expressed to be taken in the name
of Governor. (Article 166).
The
Governor shall from time to time summon and prorogue the House and dissolve the
Legislative Assembly. (Article 174).
The
Governor may address the Legislative Assembly....; The Governor may send messages to the
House. (Article 175).
Special
Address to the House by the Governor. (Article 176).
The
Governor assents, withholds assent or reserves for the consideration of the Bill passed by
the Legislative Assembly. (Article 200).
The
Governor shall in respect of every financial year cause to be laid before the
House.... a statement of the estimated receipts and expenditure.(Article 202).
No demand
for a grant shall be made except on the recommendation of the Governor. (Article 203(3)).
The
Governor shall ........cause to be laid before the House another statement showing
estimated amount of expenditure. (Article 205).
The
Governor may promulgate the ordinances under certain circumstances. (Article 213).
The
Governor is consulted for appointment of Judges of High Court. (Article 217).