Question

Governor continues in office as per wishes of whom?

Answer 1

Answer: Central Government

Explanation:

The Governor continues in office as per the wishes of Central Government.

Under the Indian Constitution Article 155 and Article 156 , a State Governor is an appointee of the President He/she can holds the office “during the pleasure of the President”.  

The Governor can be in office for a tenure of 5 years if it continues to enjoy the “Pleasure of the President”. The term “Pleasure of the President”  means the will and wish of the Central Government.

Under Article 74 of the Indian Constitution the President is bound to act on the advice and aid of the Council of Ministers. The central government appoints and removes the Governors.

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Answer 2

The Governor continues office as per the wishes of the Central Government.  

Explanation:  

• The governor of individual states acts as the honorary and diplomatic state heads.  
• This position is appointed by the higher national authority of Indian President. The governors have to hold their offices as per the wishes of their authority, the president.  
• It is said that this wish pertains to “the pleasure” of the president. For five years a governor can hold his or her own office.