<p>Amid tensions between Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan and the state government, Pinarayi Vijayan-led Left front dispensation has reportedly suggested to the Centre that state governments should be given powers to remove governors.</p>.<p>According to sources, the state government’s recommendation came in response to the Justice Madan Mohan Punchhi Commission, which was set up to study the Centre-states’ relationship.</p>.<p>A report prepared by the Law Secretary in this regard was considered by the state Cabinet.</p>.<p>The state government is of the view that in case of any lapses on the part of the governor in discharging his constitutional obligations, the state Assembly should be empowered to oust the governor.</p>.<p>Apart from this, the government is also of the view that the governor need not be chancellor of universities. </p>.<p>The fresh development came amid the tussle between Khan and the Vijayan government over a series of issues.</p>.<p>The governor had claimed political pressure from the government with regard to the selection of vice-chancellors in the universities of the state.</p>.<p>Last week, there were allegations that the governor accepted the government’s policy statement after insisting on action against an IAS officer who made a dissent note on appointing a BJP leader as governor’s staff.</p>.<p><strong>Watch latest videos by DH here:</strong></p>
<p>Amid tensions between Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan and the state government, Pinarayi Vijayan-led Left front dispensation has reportedly suggested to the Centre that state governments should be given powers to remove governors.</p>.<p>According to sources, the state government’s recommendation came in response to the Justice Madan Mohan Punchhi Commission, which was set up to study the Centre-states’ relationship.</p>.<p>A report prepared by the Law Secretary in this regard was considered by the state Cabinet.</p>.<p>The state government is of the view that in case of any lapses on the part of the governor in discharging his constitutional obligations, the state Assembly should be empowered to oust the governor.</p>.<p>Apart from this, the government is also of the view that the governor need not be chancellor of universities. </p>.<p>The fresh development came amid the tussle between Khan and the Vijayan government over a series of issues.</p>.<p>The governor had claimed political pressure from the government with regard to the selection of vice-chancellors in the universities of the state.</p>.<p>Last week, there were allegations that the governor accepted the government’s policy statement after insisting on action against an IAS officer who made a dissent note on appointing a BJP leader as governor’s staff.</p>.<p><strong>Watch latest videos by DH here:</strong></p>
