Term of office of Governor
Article 156 — Term of office of Governor
during the pleasure of the President. (2) The Governor may, by writing under his hand addressed to the President, resign his office. (3) Subject to the foregoing provisions of this article, a Governor shall hold office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office:
Provided that a Governor shall, notwithstanding the expiration of his term, continue to hold office until his successor enters upon his office.
Plain English Summary
The Governor of a state serves at the pleasure of the President of India, meaning the President can remove them at any time. A Governor is generally expected to hold office for five years, but they remain in office until their replacement takes over, even after their term officially ends.
Key Points
- The Governor's tenure depends on the will of the President.
- A Governor can resign by writing a letter to the President.
- A Governor is entitled to serve a fixed term of five years.
- The Governor continues to hold office until the next Governor assumes charge.
Why It Matters
This provision establishes the constitutional relationship between the executive head of the state (the Governor) and the central executive authority (the President), ensuring that the state administration remains accountable to the central government.
Landmark Judgements
No major landmark judgements.