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The Governor of a State may tender his\/her resignation to<\/p>\n

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\nArticle 156(2) of the Constitution of India explicitly states that “The Governor may, by writing under his hand addressed to the President, resign his office.” The Governor is appointed by the President and holds office during the pleasure of the President.
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\nThe Governor is the nominal head of the state executive, acting as a link between the Centre and the State. The President appoints the Governor, and the Governor holds office at the pleasure of the President.
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\nThe term of the Governor’s office is generally five years, but this is subject to the doctrine of pleasure of the President. The Governor can be transferred from one state to another by the President.
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