Executive power of State
Article 154 — Executive power of State
shall be vested in the Governor and shall be exercised by him either directly or through officers subordinate to him in accordance with this Constitution. (2) Nothing in this article shall—
- (a) be deemed to transfer to the Governor any functions conferred by any existing law on any other authority; or
- (b) prevent Parliament or the Legislature of the State from conferring by law functions on any authority subordinate to the Governor.
Plain English Summary
This article states that the executive power of a state is held by the Governor. The Governor can use this power either personally or through officials who report to them, following the rules set out in the Constitution. It also clarifies that the Governor cannot automatically take over powers from other existing laws, nor does it stop the State Legislature from giving powers to other bodies.
Key Points
- The Governor is the head of the executive power of the state.
- The Governor exercises this power either directly or through subordinate officers.
- Existing laws granting powers to other authorities are not automatically transferred to the Governor.
- Parliament or the State Legislature can still create new powers for subordinate authorities.
Why It Matters
This article establishes the formal structure of how the government of a state operates, defining who holds the executive authority and how decisions are made within that framework.
Landmark Judgements
No major landmark judgements.