In the case of Punjab, there was direct governor rule in 1949–1951, when the provincial chief minister of that time was removed and assemblies dissolved.

He appoints chairman of Punjab Public Servce Commission on advice of Chief Minister.

He can exercise executive powers directly without advice of the chief minister but during governor rule.

He take oath from elected and care taker chief minister and members of cabinet All bills passed by provincial assembly of Punjab becomes acts only when assented by Governor or deemed to be assented after passage of certain time according to constitution.

He has constitutional authority to announce date of general election after dissolution of provincial assembly not later than 90 days.

He can promulgate ordinances when he is satisfies that assembly is not in session on advice of Chief Minister and cabinet.

The Governor in consultation with the Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court to make rules to provide the following matters, that is to say,— (a) assigning the area in relation to which each Bench shall have exercise jurisdiction vested in the High Court; and (b) for all incidental, supplemental or consequential matters.