📜 Article 155 of the Indian Constitution
Title: Appointment of Governor
🔹 Text of Article 155:
"The Governor of a State shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal."
📌 Key Points:
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Appointing Authority:
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The President of India appoints the Governor of each state.
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Mode of Appointment:
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Done formally through a warrant under the President’s hand and seal, signifying the official nature of the appointment.
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No Election:
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The Governor is not elected but is nominated by the Union Government (President acts on the advice of the Council of Ministers).
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🧠 Importance of Article 155:
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Establishes a centralized appointment process.
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Reflects the unitary features of the Indian federal system.
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Ensures that the Governor remains neutral and above state politics.
🏛️ Related Facts:
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The appointed Governor is not necessarily from the same state.
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The position is often held by retired civil servants, military officers, or politicians.
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The appointment is at the pleasure of the President, as further elaborated in Article 156.
Here is a summary chart of Articles 153 to 160 of the Indian Constitution related to the Governor of a State:
🧾 Governor of a State – Articles 153 to 160 Summary Chart
| Article | Subject | Key Provisions |
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| 153 | Governor of State | There shall be a Governor for each State; one person can be Governor of multiple States. |
| 154 | Executive Power of State | Vested in the Governor; exercised directly or through subordinate officers. |
| 155 | Appointment of Governor | Appointed by the President of India. |
| 156 | Term of Office | Holds office for 5 years; can resign or be removed by the President at any time. |
| 157 | Qualifications for Governor | Must be an Indian citizen and 35 years or older. |
| 158 | Conditions of Governor’s Office | Cannot be a member of Legislature; entitled to official residence and emoluments. |
| 159 | Oath or Affirmation by the Governor | Oath administered by the Chief Justice of the High Court (or senior-most judge). |
| 160 | Discharge of Governor’s functions in contingencies | President can make provisions if there’s a vacancy or inability to discharge duties. |
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