Constitution of India, 1949
156.Term of office of Governor.-
(1) The Governor shall hold office during the
pleasure of the President.
(2) The Governor may, by writing under his
hand addressed to the President, resign his office.
(3) Subject to the foregoing provisions of this
article, a Governor shall hold for a term of five years from the date on which
he enters upon his office.
(4) Provided that a Governor shall,
notwithstanding the expiration of his term, continue to hold office until his
successor enters upon his office.