The state of Kerala has joined Tamil Nadu and Punjab in moving to the Supreme Court against their respective Governors for the prolonged delay in approving crucial Bills. The Kerala government has accused Governor Arif Mohammed Khan of inaction on eight Bills, highlighting the potential threat to constitutional principles and the welfare of the state’s citizens. Similar grievances have been voiced by the governments of Tamil Nadu and Punjab, pointing to instances where Governors R N Ravi and Banwarilal Purohit have stalled legislative processes and critical appointments.
The petitions from these states emphasize the constitutional limitations of the Governor’s role, highlighting Article 200 and 163 as references for the swift approval of Bills passed by the respective Assemblies. The allegations of deliberate delays, interference in administrative matters, and disruptions to parliamentary democracy have sparked a constitutional crisis, prompting these states to seek intervention from the apex court.
