TNPSC the governor informed the supreme court that the files for government appointments other than the post of Chairman have been approved. The tamil Nadu government filed a case in the supreme court alleging that the governor did not approve the bills passed by the assembly and that he was acting against the Constitution. It said, "The failure of the governor to consider the files, orders and policies of the State government forwarded by the tamil Nadu State Legislature for his approval is unconstitutional, illegal, arbitrary and unreasonable."
When the case came up for hearing last time, the tamil Nadu government alleged that the governor had misused the powers conferred on him under Articles 200 and 163 of the Constitution. Also, 12 Bills, 3 Vice-Chancellors Appointment and 4 Action Orders, files related to early release of prisoners, TNPSC. The tamil Nadu government also pointed out that 10 of the important 14 vacancies in government jobs, including the chairman's appointment file, have not been filled by the governor.
In this situation, the case filed by the tamil Nadu government against the governor came up for hearing before the bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud. Senior advocates Mukul Rohatki and Wilson appeared for the government of tamil Nadu. At that time, lawyer Mukul Rohatki argued that the tamil Nadu governor was delaying the approval of more than 13 bills since 2020. lawyer Wilson argued that the entire people of tamil Nadu were affected because the governor did not give his assent to the bills. Moreover, governor Ravi rejected the bills without giving any reason. The tamil Nadu government also argued that it is not possible to approach the supreme court against the governor every time.
Hence, the bills are pending from january 2020. What has the governor been doing for 3 years? The supreme court has adjourned the hearing to december 1. Earlier, TNPSC The governor informed the supreme court that the files for government appointments other than the post of Chairman have been approved.
In an affidavit filed on behalf of the tamil Nadu Governor's office in the supreme court, TNPSC. It has been informed that the files related to the appointments of the rest of the government jobs except the post of chairman have been approved and the files related to the appointment of university vice-chancellors have been approved. Also, 580 recommendations were received from the state government regarding early release of jail inmates on grounds of good conduct. Out of which, 362 recommendations were approved. While 165 recommendations have been rejected, 53 recommendations are pending and the tamil Nadu governor has informed the supreme Court.
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