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Part VI
The States in Part A of the First Schedule

Chapter I.—General

152. In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires, the expression "State" means a State specified in Part A of the First Schedule.

Chapter II.—The Executive

The Governor

153. There shall be a Governor for each State.

154. (1) The executive power of the State shall be vested in the Governor and shall be exercised by him either directly or through officers subordinate to him in accordance with this Constitution.
(2) Nothing in this article shall—

(a) be deemed to transfer to the Governor any functions conferred by any existing law on any other authority; or

(b) prevent Parliament or the Legislature of the State from conferring by law functions on any authority subordinate to the Governor.

155. The Governor of a State shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal.

156. (1) The Governor shall hold office during the pleasure of the President.
(2) The Governor may, by writing under his hand addressed to

Definition.

Governors of States.

Executive power of State.

Appointment of Governor.

Term of office of Governor.