Governor

Like the Union, the state system of governance is parliamentary. Just as the executive head of the Union is the President, similarly the head of the executive of the state is the Governor, who acts on the advice of the Council of Ministers.

The constitutional provisions related to the Governor are as follows:-

Article 153:- According to this article, there shall be a Governor of every State.

Article 154:- The head of the executive of the state

According to this article, the governor is the head of the executive of the state, who acts on the advice of the council of ministers.

Article 155:- Appointment of Governor

According to this article the Governor is appointed by the President.

Article 156:- Term of office of the Governor

The term of the Governor is for 5 years from the date of his taking office, but after the expiry of this 5 years, he continues in his office until his successor takes office.

Or

The Governor can resign his office before his term of office by resigning to the President.

Or

The President can relieve him.

Article 157:- Qualifications for the post of Governor

1. He is a citizen of India,

2. He should have completed 35 years of age,

3. Not holding any office of profit,

4. He should be eligible to be elected as a member of the State Legislative Assembly.

Article 158:- Conditions for the office of Governor

Article 159:- Oath or affirmation by the Governor

The Governor is administered the oath of office and secrecy by the Chief Justice of the High Court of the concerned State.

Article 160:- Carrying of the functions of the Governor in certain contingencies

Article 161:- Powers of Governor to suspend, remit or commute sentence in cases of pardon, etc.

But this power can be exercised by him only to the extent to which the executive power of the state extends.