TN Governor R.N. Ravi transferred; Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar in-charge-of Tamil Nadu
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Why in news
The Union Home Ministry transferred R.N. Ravi as Governor of Tamil Nadu to West Bengal, sparking a critique by West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee regarding the breach of established convention regarding consultation.
Background
R.N. Ravi was appointed Governor of Tamil Nadu on September 18, 2021. Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, the Governor of Kerala, has been appointed to discharge the functions of the Governor of Tamil Nadu.
Facts for Prelims
- PostR.N. Ravi: Governor of Tamil Nadu (transferred to West Bengal as of March 2026)
- PostRajendra Vishwanath Arlekar: Governor of Kerala (appointed to Tamil Nadu as of March 2026)
- FactR.N. Ravi's tenure in Tamil Nadu began on September 18, 2021
- BodyUnion Home Ministry: Authority responsible for the transfer of Governors
For Mains
Q. Examine the constitutional role of the Governor and the implications of the friction between the Governor's office and State Governments on federal relations.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Constitutional friction: Conflict between the Governor's discretionary powers and the elected State Government's executive authority
- Convention vs. Law: The lack of a mandatory legal requirement for the Union to consult State CMs during Governor transfers
- Federal imbalance: Impact of frequent gubernatorial transfers on state-level policy continuity and administrative stability
Keywords: Federalism · Constitutional Convention · State-Centre Relations · Discretionary Powers · Executive Federalism
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