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The Governor

153. Governors of States.—There shall be a Governor for each State: [Provided that nothing in this article shall prevent the appointment of the same person as Governor for two or more States.]


154. Executive power of State.—(1) The executive power of the State shall be vested in the Governor and shall be exercised by him either directly or through officers subordinate to him in accordance with this Constitution.
(2) Nothing in this article shall—
     (a) be deemed to transfer to the Governor any functions conferred by any existing law on any other authority; or
     (b) prevent Parliament or the Legislature of the State from conferring by law functions on any authority subordinate to the Governor.

 155. Appointment of Governor.—The Governor of a State shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal.


156. Term of office of Governor.—(1) The Governor shall hold office 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: