Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary—Ministries and Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity.
2. For the constitutional democracy to function well, the governor’s position is paramount and his/her non-partisan behaviour is very essential to uphold the true spirit of federalism. Comment. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu , Insights on India
Why the question:
Giving temporary relief to the eight Vice-Chancellors of the Universities, the Kerala High Court on Monday declared that the Vice-Chancellors can continue in services until they are removed as per the law by the Governor in his capacity as Chancellor of the universities after getting their explanations in response to the showcase notice issued to them.
Key Demand of the question:
To critically write about the issues with respect to office of the governor and his/her role in ensuring true spirit of federalism.
Directive word:
Analyse – When asked to analyse, you must examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them in a summary.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Give brief introduction of Governor in Indian Polity.
Body:
First, first the significance of the post of Governor as enshrined in the Indian constitution.
Discuss the issues related to abuse of post of Governor in federal polity failing to the functions impartially and efficiently and why the tag of ‘agent of centre’ is being associated with the office of governor. Substantiate with examples.
Next, Explain the misuse of Article 356, Power of Reserving bill, Partisan role in Hung assemblies etc. with examples of recent times.
Conclusion:
Conclude with way forward to overcome the above.
