SHORT ANSWER:
The Constitution of India provides provisions for the removal of a Governor under Article 156 and the impeachment process under Article 361.
DETAILS:
- Article 156 states that the Governor holds office during the pleasure of the President, but the President must act according to the advice of the Council of Ministers.
- Article 361 provides immunity to the Governor from legal proceedings for acts done in the exercise of their functions.
- The process for impeachment of the Governor is not explicitly detailed in the Constitution, but it follows the procedure for the removal of the President as per Article 61.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If the Governor is removed, they cease to hold office immediately.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India
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