Behind the insistence on 'majority support' looms the shadow of President's Rule
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Constitution, amendments & basic structure· Prelims + Mains·
Why in news
The Supreme Court established a legal principle that a Governor's primary duty is to ensure the formation of a stable government, while the TVK president C.
Background
The Supreme Court ruled that a Governor cannot refuse to allow a government's formation once a majority is established unless a stable government is impossible. The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) is currently demanding proof of majority support in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.
Facts for Prelims
- ConstitutionGovernor's primary duty is to ensure the formation of a stable government to prevent constitutional breakdown
- FactGovernor can only refuse government formation if they believe a stable government cannot be formed by the claimants
- PlaceTamil Nadu Legislative Assembly
For Mains
Q. Examine the constitutional role of the Governor in ensuring the formation of a stable government and the implications of discretionary powers in state politics.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Constitutional friction: Conflict between the Governor's discretionary powers and the mandate of the elected majority
- Institutional bottleneck: Delays in government formation due to demands for 'proof of majority' verification
- Federal tension: State-level political instability affecting the seamless functioning of the executive
Keywords: Constitutional Morality · Discretionary Powers · Stable Government · Federalism · Executive Accountability
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