Reshuffle of Governors and Lieutenant Governors across several states and union territories:
The President of India President Droupadi Murmu recently announced a major reshuffle of Governors and Lieutenant Governors across several states and union territories.Former Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi has been appointed as the new Governor of West Bengal. The Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar was given the additional charge of Tamil Nadu. Taranjit Singh Sandhu, has been appointed as the new Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Delhi. Article 153 (Governors of States): It mandates that there must be a Governor for every state. The 7th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1956 facilitated the appointment of a single Governor for multiple states simultaneously.Article 154 (Executive Power of State): The executive power of the state is officially vested in the Governor.Article 155 (Appointment of Governor): The Governor is appointed directly by the President of India. The appointment is formalized by a warrant under the hand and seal of the President, establishing the Governor as a nominee of the Union Government.
Article 156 (Term of Office): The Governor holds office during the pleasure of the President of India.The Constitution does not specify any grounds for the removal of a Governor. They can be removed or transferred by the President at any time.A Governor will continue to hold office even after the five years expire, until a successor formally takes over.The Governor can resign at any time by writing a resignation letter addressed directly to the President.
