REDEFINE THE GOVERNORS ROLE

Governor is a constitutional authority. His role and responsibilities have been defined in the constitution. Repeated Supreme Court judgments also have clarified the limits of his authority. Unfortunately the Governors are again and again transgressing their constitutional authority and engaging in political battles with state governments whenever the state government s belong to the party opposing the central government. This is most unfortunate. The Governor should be a ’Friend, Philosopher and a Guide’ to the state government. He should use his vast reservoir of knowledge to counsel the state government whenever needed. He should not act as a political agent of the party at the center. In the light of the controversial role the Governor of Karnataka is playing, there is an urgent need to redefine the role of the Governors. Besides a strong view should be taken not to post politicians as Governors. Only the retired Judges of the High Courts and Supreme Court should be appointed as Governors. This way the recurring controversies can be brought to a permanent halt.