DMK said the governor's order dismissing Balaji from the Cabinet was placed under abeyance by the Raj Bhavan within hours, following the home ministry's intervention.
After Senthil Balaji, ED now searching premises linked to Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister K Ponmudy & son Gautham Sigamani, his close relatives, and associates.
Minister V Senthil Balaji's arrest is latest flashpoint between Governor RN Ravi & DMK govt, but in nearly 2 yrs since his appointment, there've been several standoffs over various issues.
Governor has agreed to reallocate Senthil Balaji's portfolios but disagreed on him continuing as minister since he's 'facing criminal proceedings for moral turpitude', says Raj Bhavan.
Ravi also said that the Governor looks into the Bill if it does not 'transgress the Consitutional limit' and the state government does not 'exceed its competence'.
The clarification comes at a time when the governor is locked in a conflict with the DMK-led Tamil Nadu govt, which has often criticised Ravi as someone who “tries to please” the BJP.
The retired intelligence officer and Tamil Nadu Governor was shunted off from previous posting in Nagaland following repeated face-offs with the government there.
Two features about the post of the Governor are important to note when considering the relations between his office and the respective elected government.
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