Part VI · The States · The Governor
Article 153: Governors of States
Official text as on 1 May 2024
Text of Article 153
There shall be a Governor for each State:
[Provided that nothing in this article shall prevent the appointment of the same person as Governor for two or more States.]
Words in [square brackets] were inserted or substituted by later amendments (see below). Source: Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India
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Amendment history
Changed by: 7th Amendment Act, 1956
- Added by s. 6, ibid. (w.e.f. 1-11-1956).
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