Polity question from Naib Tehsildar exam, 2018 by JKSSB
According to the constitution of J&K, 1956, when the office of the Chief Justice is vacant or when the Chief Justice is by reason of absence or otherwise unable to perform the duties of his office, the duties of the office, shall be performed by
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option D —
One of the other Judges of the Court as the Chief Justice of Supreme Court may appoint for the purpose
Under the Indian Constitution, the Governor of a State is appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal (Article 155). This remains true for all states in India.
Important Context: Jammu & Kashmir (J&K)
It is important to note the significant changes regarding Jammu & Kashmir following the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019:
State to Union Territory: On October 31, 2019, the state of Jammu & Kashmir was officially bifurcated into two Union Territories: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.
Lieutenant Governor (LG): Because it is now a Union Territory, the constitutional head is technically called the Lieutenant Governor (LG) rather than a Governor.
Appointing Authority: Even with this change, the President of India remains the authority who appoints the Lieutenant Governor.
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