SHORT ANSWER:
The President of India can remove a governor based on the advice of the council of ministers, but the process for impeaching the Vice President or Chief Justice is different and involves a formal procedure.
DETAILS:
- The President acts on the advice of the council of ministers for the removal of a governor under Article 155 of the Constitution.
- For impeachment of the Vice President (Article 67(b)) or Chief Justice (Article 124(4)), a detailed procedure involving a two-thirds majority in Parliament is required.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- No punishment for the President; the process is constitutional.
- Impeachment requires significant legislative support.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India
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