Statements about the Governor's appointment for multiple states, transfer, salary source, and succession are often testing points on the nuances of the constitutional office.
Consider the following statements: 1. According to the Indian Constitution, the same person cannot be appointed as Governor for two or more States at the same time. 2. The Supreme Court of India has held that a person appointed as Governor of a State cannot be transferred to another State for the rest of his tenure. 3. The Governor's salary and allowances are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India. 4. In the event of the resignation of a Governor, the duties of the office are performed by the senior-most Judge of the Supreme Court. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Asked in UPSC CAPF 2010 · Topic: The Governor (Term of Office, Resignation, and Removal of the Governor)
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