On the orders of Indian President Draupadi Murmu, there has been a major reshuffle of governors in the country. On one hand, President Murmu has accepted the resignation of Raghubar Das from the post of Governor of Odisha. Apart from this, the Governors of Bihar, Mizoram, Kerala and Manipur have been changed on the orders of President Murmu. But do you know how many years the tenure of the Governor is?
Governors changed in these states
President Murmu has accepted the resignation of Raghubar Das from the post of Governor of Odisha. After which Haribabu has been appointed Governor in his place. Apart from this, President Murmu has now appointed Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan as the Governor of Bihar. Whereas former Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla has been made the Governor of Manipur. Apart from this, President Murmu has made Mizoram Governor Hari Babu the Governor of Odisha and General VK Singh has been made the Governor of Mizoram.
How many years is the tenure of the Governor?
According to Article 156 of the Indian Constitution, the Governor can hold office for a period of five years from the date of assuming his office. That means the tenure of the Governor is for five years. The person eligible to be appointed as Governor must be a citizen of India. Apart from this, the age of the person appointed as Governor should be thirty-five years or more.
Who can remove the Governor?
Now the question is, who can remove the Governor in the country? Let us tell you that the final decision whether to remove the Governor or Lieutenant Governor of any state of the country is taken by the President of the country. However, according to Article 74 of the Constitution, there will be a Council of Ministers to aid and advise the President, whose head will be the Prime Minister. According to the Constitution, the President will take his decisions only on the advice of the Council of Ministers.
Can the Governor himself resign?
Let us tell you that the Governor can also resign on his own. According to Article 156 of the Constitution, the Governor can leave his post at his own will, for this he has to write a letter to the President requesting him to accept the resignation. With the immediate effect of the President accepting the resignation, the Governor is relieved from his post.
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