Article 156 of CoI : Article 156: Term of office of Governor.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: Appointment and Resignation of a Governor

Context: Mr. Sharma is appointed as the Governor of the state of Maharashtra.

Application:

1. Appointment: Mr. Sharma is appointed as the Governor by the President of India. According to Article 156(1), he will hold office during the pleasure of the President. This means that the President can remove him from office at any time.
2. Resignation: After serving for three years, Mr. Sharma decides to resign from his position. He writes a resignation letter addressed to the President of India, as required by Article 156(2). Upon acceptance of his resignation by the President, Mr. Sharma ceases to be the Governor.

Example 2:

Scenario: Completion of Term and Continuation in Office

Context: Ms. Verma is appointed as the Governor of the state of Karnataka.

Application:

1. Term of Office: Ms. Verma enters office on January 1, 2020. According to Article 156(3), she is supposed to hold office for a term of five years, wh...

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