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How is Haryana governed under the Constitution of India?

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Map of India and surrounding countries with the state of Haryana highlighted in orange near the northern border, adjacent to New Delhi and Chandigarh. The map provides a regional context, showing neighboring countries including Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.
Haryana

The governmental structure of Haryana is defined by the Constitution of India, which organizes the state within a federal framework.12

Executive and Legislative Branches

  • Governor: As the head of the state, the governor is appointed by the president of India. The governor performs executive functions and holds legislative powers, such as summoning the legislature or issuing ordinances when the assembly is not in session.1345
  • Council of Ministers: Led by a chief minister, this body assists and advises the governor and is accountable to the state's Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha).13
  • Legislature: Haryana maintains a unicameral legislature, with members typically elected to five-year terms.1

Judiciary and Administration

  • Judiciary: The state shares a common High Court with Punjab, located in Chandigarh.13
  • Local Governance: Haryana is divided into six divisions overseen by divisional commissioners. Districts are headed by deputy commissioners, while the panchayat system provides self-government at the village level.1