Article 153 Simplified: Governors of States

Official Text

There shall be a Governor for each State: [Provided that nothing in this article shall prevent the appointment of the same person as Governor for two or more States.]

Simple Meaning

Article 153 mandates that every state in India must have a Governor. The Governor is the ceremonial head of the state, representing the President. While the Chief Minister runs the daily business, the Governor ensures that the state is functioning according to the rules of the Constitution.

Explain Like Ten

Every state has a Governor who is the ceremonial head, making sure the state follows the Constitution's rules.

Student Mode

Mandates a Governor for each state. The Governor acts as a bridge between the Center and the State.

Example

When a new government is formed in a state after elections, the Governor is the one who officially invites the leader to become the Chief Minister.

Key Takeaway

Every state has a Governor as its constitutional head.

FAQs

Who appoints the Governor?

The President of India appoints the Governor on the advice of the Prime Minister. By convention, the Sarkaria Commission recommended that the Governor should be an eminent person from outside the state, not a recent active politician, and must be given a reasonable time before removal — conventions that protect the office's neutrality.

Can one person be a Governor for two states?

Yes, Article 153 allows a single person to hold the office for two or more states.

Is the Governor an employee of the Center?

No, the SC has ruled that the Governor's office is an independent constitutional office.

What is the term of a Governor?

Usually 5 years, but they stay in office 'during the pleasure of the President'.

Quiz

Who is the head of a State?

Answer: Governor

Who appoints the Governor?

Answer: President

Can a Governor be removed early?

Answer: Yes

Every state must have a Governor under which article?

Answer: Art 153

Related Topics

• Article 155
• Article 163