Lieutenant Governors of Indian States
Role and Responsibilities
Lieutenant Governors (LGs) are appointed by the President of India to administer union territories (UTs) in India. They act as the head of the state and represent the central government in the UT. Their primary responsibilities include:
- Maintaining law and order
- Enforcing central government policies
- Supervising the administration of the UT
Eligibility
To be eligible for the position of LG, an individual must:
- Be a citizen of India
- Be at least 35 years old
- Possess an outstanding record of public service or administrative experience
Tenure
LGs are appointed for a term of five years. However, they can be removed from office earlier by the President of India.
Current Lieutenant Governors
As of November 2023, the Lieutenant Governors of the eight UTs in India are:
- Andaman and Nicobar Islands: Admiral (Retd.) D.K. Joshi
- Chandigarh: Banwarilal Purohit
- Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu: Praful Khoda Patel
- Jammu and Kashmir: Manoj Sinha
- Ladakh: Lieutenant General (Retd.) R.K. Mathur
- Lakshadweep: Praful Khoda Patel (additional charge)
- Puducherry: Tamilisai Soundararajan
- National Capital Territory of Delhi: Vinai Kumar Saxena
Conclusion
Lieutenant Governors play a crucial role in administering union territories and ensuring the effective implementation of central government policies. Their appointment and tenure are guided by the Indian Constitution and the Government of India (Allocation of Business) Rules.
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