1.
Introduction
In
Pakistan, each of provinces has a Governor and such Governor is appointed by
President of Pakistan after consultation with Prime Minister. All Provincial
Governors are considered representatives of President of Pakistan in their
provinces. Every Governor is ceremonial head of his province. Each Governor
possesses those powers, which are similar to those of President of Pakistan.
However, distinction is that Governor exercises these powers only in his
province.
2. Powers of Governor of a Province
Followings
are the powers of a Governor of a province
(i)
Summoning of meeting of Provincial Assembly
From
time to time, Governor can summon Provincial Assembly to meet at that time and
place, which he thinks fit.
(ii)
Prorogation of meeting of provincial Assembly
From
time to time, Governor can prorogue Provincial Assembly.
(iii)
Right to address provincial assembly
Governor
has right to address provincial Assembly.
(iv)
Dissolution of Provincial Assembly on Advice of Chief Minister
Governor
can dissolve Provincial Assembly on advise of Chief Minister.
(v)
Discretion for Dissolution of Provincial Assembly
Governor
possesses discretion to dissolve Provincial Assembly. However, condition is
that there should be approval of President of Pakistan in that situation, where
no-confidence has been passed against Chief Minister and no other member of
Provincial Assembly commands confidence of majority of members of Provincial
Assembly.
(vi)
Governor’s assent for Legislation
When
a Bill is presented to Governor for assent, Governor is needed to assent to the
Bill within ten days. However, when Bill is non Money-Bill, Governor has power to
return the Bill to Provincial assembly with a message, which requests for
reconsideration of the Bill or any of its specified provision and for
considering amendment, which is specified in the message.
(vii)
Promulgation of ordinance
Governor
possesses power to promulgate ordinance.
(viii)
Emergency Powers
In
emergency, governor himself exercises all powers. Even he not only has power to
issue important orders, but also has power to maintain law and order in his
province.
(ix)
Appointment of advocate General
In
addition to some other appointments, Governor appoints advocate General of Province.
(x)
Appointment of Provincial Ministers
Governor
possesses power to appoint Provincial Ministers from members of Provincial
Assembly on advice of Chief Minister.
Conclusion
To
conclude, it can be stated that office of Governor of a province is though
regarded a ceremonial post, yet powers of a Provincial Governor are vastly
increased, whenever governor rule is imposed. The reason is that administrative
rule comes under direct control of Governor.
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