SHORT ANSWER:
The President of India can dismiss a governor under Article 155 of the Constitution.
DETAILS:
- The President appoints governors for states.
- The President can remove a governor at any time, but it is usually done on the advice of the Council of Ministers.
- The dismissal can occur if the governor is not able to perform their duties or if there is a breakdown of constitutional machinery in the state.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- There are no specific punishments for the governor; dismissal is a constitutional process.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 155
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