QUESTION 11
GS2
15 marks
Discuss the position of the Governor in the federal polity of India. What is the nature of his power while giving assent to a bill passed by the State Legislature? Is he bound by the aid and advice of his Council of Ministers in all his functions?
WRITE IN
11 min
250 words
What the examiner wants
Explain the Governor’s federal-parliamentary position and separate ordinary aid-and-advice functions from limited constitutional discretion, especially on assent.
DiscussExplain the different sides of the issue, use evidence, and finish with a balanced view.
Demand-wise check
- 1Governor’s place in parliamentary federalism and Centre–State relations≈50 words
- 2Constitutional options/nature of power regarding assent to State Bills≈50 words
- 3When aid and advice binds the Governor and where limited discretion may arise≈50 words
- 4Federal tensions created by delay/discretion and the role of constitutional restraint≈50 words
Open in about 30 words and close in about 30.
Answer plan
Federal positionAssent powersAid/advice ruleLimited discretionJudicial/conventional limits
Where marks usually go
- Claiming blanket discretion in all gubernatorial functions
- Ignoring delay/federalism concerns around assent
Value addition
- Decision tree for assent and aid/advice
→ Draw it in the body, next to the point it supports.
Verified value additions
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