Conduct of Business of the Government of a State
Article 166 — Conduct of Business of the Government of a State
executive action of the Government of a State shall be expressed to be taken in the name of the Governor. (2) Orders and other instruments made and executed in the name of the Governor shall be authenticated in such manner as may be specified in rules to be made by the Governor, and the validity of an order or instrument which is so authenticated shall not be called in question on the ground that it is not an order or instrument made or executed by the Governor. (3) The Governor shall make rules for the more convenient transaction of the business of the Government of the State, and for the allocation among Ministers of the said business in so far as it is not business with respect to which the Governor is by or under this Constitution required to act in his discretion.
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Plain English Summary
This article states that all official actions taken by the government of a state must be officially done in the name of the Governor. It also gives the Governor the power to make rules for how the government's business is conducted and how tasks are divided among ministers.
Key Points
- Executive actions of the State Government must be expressed as being taken in the name of the Governor.
- Orders made in the Governor's name will be authenticated according to rules made by the Governor.
- The validity of such an order cannot be questioned just because it was made in the Governor's name.
- The Governor can make rules for easier administration and task allocation among ministers.
Why It Matters
This article establishes a clear legal framework for how the state government operates, ensuring that all official decisions have proper authority under the Governor's name.
Landmark Judgements
No major landmark judgements.