The Supreme Court’s judgment on Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi’s conduct will significantly affect Centre-State relations and strengthen State autonomy.
The case centers around 10 Bills passed by Tamil Nadu's Assembly, which Governor Ravi forwarded to the President instead of approving them, including Bills related to the appointment of Vice-Chancellors.
The Court ruled that the Bills had automatically received assent, criticizing the Governor’s actions as “arbitrary” and “erroneous in law”.
The judgment mandates clear timelines for Governors to act on Bills and prevents them from delaying legislation indefinitely.
It stresses that Raj Bhavans (Governor’s offices) must operate with transparency and accountability.
The Tamil Nadu government now has the authority to appoint Vice-Chancellors for State universities, emphasizing merit and integrity.
The ruling is a call for constitutional morality and cooperative federalism, aiming to restore the dignity of the Governor's office and ensure it does not become a tool for political interference from the Centre.
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