The Constitution of India
Term of office of Governor
- Jurisdiction
- India
- Provision
- 156
- Source language
- eng+tel
- Recorded status
- in force
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- Recorded status
- in force
Provision text
Official sourcethe President.
(2) The Governor may, by writing under his hand addressed to the President, resign his
office.
(3) Subject to the foregoing provisions of this article, a Governor shall hold office for a
term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office:
Provided that a Governor shall, notwithstanding the expiration of his term, continue to
hold office until his successor enters upon his office.
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The Constitution of India · legislative.gov.in · Retrieved 17 August 2026.
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