Governors of India The Governor plays a crucial constitutional role as a bridge between the Centre and the state, similar to a President within a State. In India, Governors are appointed by the Central government in various States and Union Territories. This article delves into the Governors of India in 2024, encompassing all governors across the nation as well as the inaugural governors. Additionally, the article explores the appointment process, remuneration, and authority of governors in India.
Governor in all the States in India Our List
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List of Governors of India |
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State |
Governors |
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Andhra Pradesh |
Shri Justice (Retd.) S. Abdul Nazeer |
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Arunachal Pradesh |
Lt. General Kaiwalya Trivikram Parnaik, PVSM, UYSM, YSM (Retired) |
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Assam |
Shri Gulab Chand Kataria |
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Bihar |
Shri Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar |
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Chhattisgarh |
Shri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan |
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Goa |
Shri P.S. Sreedharan Pillai |
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Gujarat |
Shri Acharya Dev Vrat |
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Haryana |
Shri Bandaru Dattatraya |
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Himachal Pradesh |
Shri Shiv Pratap Shukla |
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Jharkhand |
Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan |
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Karnataka |
Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot |
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Kerala |
Shri Arif Mohammed Khan |
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Madhya Pradesh |
Shri Mangubhai Chhaganbhai Patel |
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Maharashtra |
Shri Ramesh Bais |
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Manipur |
Sushri Anusuiya Uikye |
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Meghalaya |
Shri Phagu Chauhan |
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Mizoram |
Dr. Kambhampati Haribabu |
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Nagaland |
Shri La. Ganesan |
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Odisha |
Shri Raghubar Das |
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Punjab |
Shri Banwarilal Purohit |
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Rajasthan |
Shri Kalraj Mishra |
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Sikkim |
Shri Lakshman Prasad Acharya |
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Tamil Nadu |
Shri R. N. Ravi |
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Telangana |
Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan |
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Tripura |
Shri Indra Sena Reddy Nallu |
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Uttar Pradesh |
Smt. Anandiben Patel |
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Uttarakhand |
Lt. Gen. Gurmit Singh, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, VSM (Retd.) |
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West Bengal |
Dr. C.V. Ananda Bose |
List of Governors of India Union Territories
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List of Governors of India Union Territories |
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Union Territory |
Governor |
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Andaman and Nicobar Islands |
Admiral (Retd.) Devendra Kumar Joshi |
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Chandigarh |
Banwarilal Purohit |
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Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu |
Praful Khoda Patel |
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Lakshadweep |
Farooq Khan |
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Delhi |
Anil Baijal |
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Puducherry |
Tamilisai Soundararajan |
First Governors of India
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First Governors of India |
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State |
First Governor |
Term |
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Andhra Pradesh |
C. M. Trivedi |
1953-1957 |
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Assam |
Muhammad Saleh Akbar Hydari |
1947-1948 |
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Bihar |
Dr. Rajendra Prasad |
1947-1948 |
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Bombay (Now Maharashtra and Gujarat) |
Raja Maharaj Singh |
1947-1948 |
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Madhya Pradesh |
Dr. Kailash Nath Katju |
1952-1957 |
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Mysore (Now Karnataka) |
Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar |
1949-1956 |
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Orissa (Now Odisha) |
Asaf Ali |
1947-1948 |
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Punjab (Now Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh) |
Chandulal Madhavlal Trivedi |
1947-1952 |
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Rajasthan |
Sardar Hukam Singh |
1948-1952 |
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Uttar Pradesh |
Hormasji Peroshaw Mody |
1947-1952 |
Appointment of the Governor
The Constitution, in Article 153, specifies the appointment of a Governor for each state. Following the Seventh Constitutional Amendment, it became permissible for an individual to hold the position of Governor for multiple states concurrently, as evident in the current practice of some Governors. The appointment of Governors is carried out by the President of India for a tenure of 5 years.
Qualification of Governor
- That person should be a citizen of India.
- To become a Governor the minimum age should be 35 years.
- The Governor should not be holding any office of profit at the time of being elected to the post.
- To be selected for the post of Governor, he must fulfill all the qualifications for a member of the State Legislative Assembly.
Governor Salary in India
Governors in all states receive a monthly salary of Rs 3.5 lakh, while the Prime Minister earns Rs 1 lakh per month. The President’s salary is Rs 5 lakh, and the Vice President’s is Rs 4 lakh. Additionally, governors receive various allowances that vary by state, including leave allowance and government accommodation maintenance. They are entitled to free medical care at government hospitals, complimentary vehicle hire for official duties, and travel allowances for vacations, among other benefits.
Powers of Governor in India
The Chief Minister is appointed by the Governor, who also appoints the Advocate General, Chairman, and members of the Public Service Commission. The Council of Ministers is established based on the Chief Minister’s advice and functions solely upon the Council’s guidance. The Governor serves as the Chancellor of all state universities. Without the Governor’s approval, the Finance Bill cannot be introduced in the Assembly, and no bill can be enacted without the Governor’s consent. The Governor has the authority to halt, return, or refer a bill to the President. However, if a bill is sent back by the Governor and subsequently passed by the Assembly unchanged, the Governor must then give approval.
Can a Governor Be Arrested or Detained?
Section 135 of the Code of Civil Procedure provides immunity from arrest to certain officials such as the Prime Minister, Union Ministers, members of Parliament and state legislatures in civil cases only. Approval from the Speaker or Chairman of the House is required for their arrest, and they cannot be detained before, during, or after sessions. Additionally, they cannot be arrested within the premises of the Parliament, Assembly, or Legislative Council.
Article 361 of the Constitution provides immunity to the President and Governors from arrest or detention while in office. They are also protected from court orders and enjoy immunity in civil and criminal cases. However, this immunity ceases once they leave office. Governors are crucial for facilitating communication and relations between the central and state governments, particularly when the two have differing political parties.