SHORT ANSWER:
The procedure for impeaching a governor is different from that of impeaching the President of India in terms of the authority and process involved.
DETAILS:
- The President of India is impeached by Parliament, requiring a two-thirds majority in both Houses.
- A governor is impeached by the state legislature, requiring a two-thirds majority in the legislative assembly.
- The grounds for impeachment for both include violation of the Constitution.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If impeached, both the President and the governor are removed from office.
SOURCE:
- Article 61 of the Constitution of India (for President)
- Article 153 and Article 156 of the Constitution of India (for Governor)
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