A) Incorrect: Article 153 explicitly states that "nothing in this article shall prevent the appointment of the same person as Governor for two or more States." B) Incorrect: Judges of High Courts and the Supreme Court are appointed by the President, not the Governor of the State. The Governor is consulted in the appointment of High Court Judges. D) Incorrect: In Union Territories with a legislative setup (like Delhi, Puducherry), the Chief Minister is appointed by the President, usually acting through the Lt. Governor, but the appointment is based on the majority support in the Assembly and formally made by the President. The Lt. Governor administers the UT on behalf of the President.
Which one of the following statements is correct?
Asked in UPSC IAS 2013 · Topic: The Governor (Constitutional Provisions related to the Governor (Articles 153-167))
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Answer: C. No procedure has been laid down in the Con‐ stitution of India for the removal of a Governor from his/her post
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