He can only act within the bounds of the Constitution. As against the Ministers, he has no such special power. The Governor’s other move, in the meantime, for ousting Vice-Chancellors of universities in the State, alleging deficits in their appointment process, is purported to be in exercise of his statutory power as Chancellor. This unprecedented and curious gubernatorial gesture has political and constitutional facets. This was made even more apparent when the Governor sent a letter to the Kerala Chief Minister asking him to act against the State Finance Minister, who, according to the Governor, had “ceased to enjoy” the Governor’s “pleasure”. But, going by the text of Article 164(1) of the Constitution - that the “Ministers shall hold office during the pleasure of the Governor” - the indication was clear. Raj Bhavan did not explicitly say that such Ministers would be expelled. the statements of individual Ministers that lower the dignity of the office of the Governor can invite action including withdrawal of pleasure”.
The Raj Bhavan | Photo Credit: CH VIJAYA BHASKARĪ tweet put out recently by the office of the Kerala Governor evoked nationwide attention for all the wrong reasons.
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