SHORT ANSWER:
The impeachment of a governor in India requires a two-thirds majority in both the Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council.
DETAILS:
- The process begins in the Legislative Assembly, where a notice of impeachment must be given by at least one-fourth of the members.
- The Legislative Assembly must then investigate the charges and pass a resolution by a two-thirds majority.
- If the resolution is passed, it is sent to the Legislative Council for consideration.
- The Legislative Council also needs to investigate and must pass the impeachment motion by a two-thirds majority.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If both houses pass the impeachment motion, the governor is removed from office.
SOURCE:
- Article 361 of the Constitution of India.
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