SHORT ANSWER:
The appointment and removal of governors in India are governed by Article 153 to Article 162 of the Constitution.
DETAILS:
- Article 153 states that there shall be a Governor for each state.
- Article 154 gives the Governor the executive power of the state.
- Article 155 provides for the appointment of the Governor by the President of India.
- Article 156 allows the President to remove the Governor at any time.
- Article 161 empowers the Governor to grant pardons, reprieves, respites, or remissions of punishment.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- The removal of a Governor can lead to a change in the state government dynamics and affect governance.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India
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