President of India appointed Satya Pal Malik as the new Governor of Jammu and Kashmir. He replaces N.N. Vohra.
Background:
Article 370 of Indian constitution allows the state of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) to have its own separate state constitution. The constitution of J&K came into force in 1957.
It vests the executive powers of the state in the Governor.
Key provisions:
Head of State: The Head of the State shall be designated as the Governor.
Appointment: Governor is appointed by the President of India.
Term of Office: Governor holds the office for a five years tenure during the pleasure of the President.
Qualifications for appointment: Should be a citizen of India and has completed the age of 30 years.
Functions: All functions of the Governor except those under sections 36, 38 and 92 of the state constitution shall be exercised by him only on the advice of the Council of Ministers.
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