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Part VI of the Constitution of India (Articles 152–237) lays down the framework for the governance of States. It covers the State Executive (Governor, Chief Minister, Council of Ministers, and Advocate-General), the State Legislature (Legislative Assembly and, where applicable, Legislative Council, along with the Governor), the State Judiciary (High Courts), and provisions relating to the subordinate courts.
Articles 152 to 237
Definition
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Governors of States
Executive power of State
Appointment of Governor
Term of office of Governor
Qualifications for appointment as Governor
Conditions of Governor's office
Oath or affirmation by the Governor
Discharge of the functions of the Governor in certain contingencies
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Power of Governor to grant pardons, etc., and to suspend, remit or commute sentences in certain cases
Extent of executive power of State
Council of Ministers to aid and advise Governor
Other provisions as to Ministers
Advocate-General for the State
Conduct of business of the Government of a State
Duties of Chief Minister as respects the furnishing of information to Governor, etc.
Constitution of Legislatures in States
Abolition or creation of Legislative Councils in States
Composition of the Legislative Assemblies
Composition of the Legislative Councils
Duration of State Legislatures
Qualification for membership of the State Legislature
Sessions of the State Legislature, prorogation and dissolution
Right of Governor to address and send messages to the House or Houses
Special address by the Governor
Rights of Ministers and Advocate-General as respects the Houses
The Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly
Vacation and resignation of, and removal from, the offices of Speaker and Deputy Speaker
Power of the Deputy Speaker or other person to perform the duties of the office of, or to act as, Speaker
The Speaker or the Deputy Speaker not to preside while a resolution for his removal from office is under consideration
The Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Legislative Council
Vacation and resignation of, and removal from, the offices of Chairman and Deputy Chairman
Power of the Deputy Chairman or other person to perform the duties of the office of, or to act as, Chairman
The Chairman or the Deputy Chairman not to preside while a resolution for his removal from office is under consideration
Salaries and allowances of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker and the Chairman and Deputy Chairman
Secretariat of State Legislature
Oath or affirmation by members
Voting in Houses, power of Houses to act notwithstanding vacancies and quorum
Vacation of seats
Disqualifications for membership
Decision on questions as to disqualifications of members
Penalty for sitting and voting before making oath or affirmation under article 188 or when not qualified or when disqualified
Powers, privileges, etc., of the Houses of Legislatures and of the members and committees thereof
Salaries and allowances of members
Provisions as to introduction and passing of Bills
Restriction on powers of Legislative Council as to Bills other than Money Bills
Special procedure in respect of Money Bills
Definition of “Money Bills”
Assent to Bills
Bills reserved for consideration
Annual financial statement
Procedure in Legislature with respect to estimates
Appropriation Bills
Supplementary, additional or excess grants
Votes on account, votes of credit and exceptional grants
Special provisions as to financial Bills
Rules of procedure
Regulation by law of procedure in the Legislature of the State in relation to financial business
Language to be used in the Legislature
Restriction on discussion in the Legislature
Courts not to inquire into proceedings of the Legislature
Power of Governor to promulgate Ordinances during recess of Legislature
High Courts for States
High Courts to be courts of record
Constitution of High Courts
Appointment and conditions of the office of a Judge of a High Court
Application of certain provisions relating to Supreme Court to High Courts
Oath or affirmation by Judges of High Courts
Restriction on practice after being a permanent Judge
Salaries, etc., of Judges
Transfer of a Judge from one High Court to another
Appointment of acting Chief Justice
Appointment of additional and acting Judges
Appointment of retired Judges at sittings of High Courts
Jurisdiction of existing High Courts
Power of High Courts to issue certain writs
Power of superintendence over all courts by the High Court
Transfer of certain cases to High Court
Officers and servants and the expenses of High Courts
Extension of jurisdiction of High Courts to Union territories
Establishment of a common High Court for two or more States
Appointment of district judges
Validation of appointments of, and judgments, etc., delivered by, certain district judges
Recruitment of persons other than district judges to the judicial service
Control over subordinate courts
Interpretation
Application of the provisions of this Chapter to certain class or classes of magistrates
Frequently Asked Questions
Which chapters are included in Part VI?
Part VI includes Chapter I (General), Chapter II (The Executive), Chapter III (The State Legislature), Chapter IV (Legislative Power of the Governor regarding ordinances), Chapter V (The High Courts in the States), and Chapter VI (Subordinate Courts).
Who constitutes the State Executive?
The State Executive consists of the Governor, the Council of Ministers with the Chief Minister at the head to aid and advise the Governor, and the Advocate-General for the State.
What is the Governor’s role in State governance?
The Governor is the constitutional head of the State, with powers including executive functions, the issuance of ordinances when the Legislature is not in session, and powers of pardon, remission, and commutation in specified cases.
How is the State Legislature structured?
The State Legislature may be unicameral (Legislative Assembly/Vidhan Sabha) or bicameral (Assembly and Legislative Council/Vidhan Parishad), with composition, powers, and procedures set out in Part VI.]
What are the ordinance-making powers at the State level?
Under Part VI, the Governor may promulgate ordinances when the State Legislature is not in session, subject to constitutional limits and subsequent legislative approval.
What does Part VI provide about the High Courts?
Articles in Part VI establish the High Courts in the States, their composition, jurisdiction, powers, and ancillary matters essential to State-level judicial administration.
How are subordinate courts addressed in Part VI?
Chapter VI provides for subordinate courts under the control of the High Court, including matters of appointment, organization, and jurisdiction as provided by law.