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Governor's Responsibility as 
Head of the State

The Governor's responsibilities as the Head of State as enacted in "The Constitution of India" **
          is given as follows.

Article Details
160. The President may make such provision as he thinks fit for the discharge of the functions of the Governor of a State in any contingency not provided for in Part VI   Chapter II of Constitution of India.
161. The Governor shall have the power to grant pardons, reprieves, etc.
163. 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.
164. The Governor appoints Chief Minister and other Ministers.
165. The Governor appoints the Advocate General for the State.
166. All executive actions of the Governor of a State shall be expressed to be taken in the name of
   Governor.
174. The Governor shall, from time to time, summon and prorogue the House and dissolve the
   Legislative Assembly.
175. The Governor may address the Legislative Assembly....; The Governor may send messages to
   the House.
176. Special Address to the House by the Governor.
200. The Governor assents, withholds assent, or reserves for the consideration of the Bill passed by
   the Legislative Assembly.
202. The Governor shall in respect of every financial year cause to be laid before the House....
  a statement of the estimated receipts and expenditure.
203(3). No demand for a grant shall be made except on the recommendation of the Governor. 
205. The Governor shall ........cause to be laid before the House another statement showing 
   estimated amount of expenditure.
213. The Governor may promulgate the Ordinances under certain circumstances.
217. The Governor is consulted for appointment of Judges of High Court.
217. Every person appointed to be a judge of the High Court shall ........make and subscribe before 
   the Governor ............ an oath or affirmation ......
** Note: Read with amendments

 

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