Context:
Ahead of crucial Assembly elections, Governors in 7 States and Lt. Governors in 2 UTs were changed, with President Droupadi Murmu making fresh appointments/transfers.
Governor (State)
Article 155 — Appointment
• Governor appointed by President (warrant under hand & seal).
• Done on aid & advice of Union Council of Ministers (Art. 74).
Article 156 — Tenure, Removal, Transfer
• Art. 156(1): Holds office during pleasure of President → removal/change anytime.
• Art. 156(3): Nominal tenure 5 years (not guaranteed).
• Transfer: Not expressly written; flows from Art. 156(1) → treated as removal + fresh appointment under Art. 155.
Lt. Governor / Administrator (UTs)
Article 239 — Basic Rule
• UTs administered by President through Administrator/LG.
Article 239AA — Delhi (Special Case)
• Provides LG + elected Assembly framework.
Article 239A — Puducherry Framework
• Allows Legislature/Council of Ministers for certain UTs.
• Appointment/Change: By President on Union Cabinet advice.
• Tenure: No fixed tenure; serves during President’s pleasure.
