Executive power of State
(1) The executive power of the 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Article 154 of the Indian Constitution say?
(1) The executive power of the 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 an…
Which Part of the Constitution contains Article 154?
Article 154 falls under Part VI — The States — of the Constitution of India.