Can Governor dismiss a Minister? Madras High Court in pleas against Senthil Balaji continuing as minister after arrest

The High Court asked the petitioners to submit documents or official communications to prove that the Chief Minister had written to the Governor asking for Senthil Balaji to continue as a State minister.

Senthil Balaji and Madras High Court

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26 Jun 2023, 11:48 am

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The Madras High Court on Monday asked petitioners opposing the State government’s decision to let V Senthil Balaji continue as a minister despite his arrest, if there existed any legal provision that enabled the Governor to dismiss a state minister.

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Madras High Court

Tamil Nadu government

Senthil Balaji

Tamil Nadu Governor