The Governor is appointed by the President of India. A governor is appointed for a period of five years, but can continue in office till his successor joins the office. After completion of tenure, the governor can be removed from the office or can be transferred to another state. The governor can voluntarily resign from his post even before the term expires.

Powers of Governor are as follows: 

1. Executive Power: The executive power of the state lies with the Governor. The Governor uses these powers himself and through the officials under him. He appoints the Chief Minister, and appoints other ministers on Chief Minister’s advice. He appoints the chairperson and members of State Public Service Commission. The President needs to take advice from the Governor of related state while appointing the judges of a High Court. Executive power of the Governor encompass all subjects under State List. On subjects under Concurrent List, the Governor uses his executive power on getting assent from the President. 

2. Legislative Power: Governor’s assent is required for bill which is passed by the legislative assembly. He can reject a bill, or can return the bill to legislative assembly for review. If the legislative assembly passes the bill for the second time then Governor has to give his assent. He can preserve the same bills for President’s assent. If the session of the house is not in progress then Governor can issue ordinance. 

3. Financial Power: The Governor has some financial power as well. Any money bill cannot be introduced in the legislative assembly without prior approval of Governor. He ensures the introduction of budget in legislature every year, no grant can be demanded without his approval. Governor can ask for complementaiy, extra and more grants from the legislature. The consolidated fund of the state is under the Governor. 

4. Judicial Power: Article 161 of the Constitution says that the Governor can reduce, or stay, or change, or forgive a punishment to a person who has committed a crime against the laws which are related to subjects which come under the executive power of the Governor. Based on his report the Central Cabinet can give its recommendation to impose President’s Rule in the state as per Article 356. 

5. Other Power: Apart from above power, the Governor holds many other powers.