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Governor. In Dominions and Colonies usually the name of the representative of the King and the head of the local executive with powers limited by his commission, Cameron v. Kyte, (1835) 3 Knapp 332. In the Dominions of Canada, the Irish Free State and Union of South Africa, called the 'Governor-General'; in New Zealand and Newfoundland, the 'Governor.' In India the head of the Executive of the Indian Federation, who may also be His Majesty's representative [Government of India Act, 1936 (25 & 26 Geo. 5, c. 42)]. In Northern Ireland, the 'Governor.' Interpretation Act, 1889, ss. 18 and 42, provides that in all Acts passed after that year the word 'Governor' when used with reference to Canada shall mean the Governor-General or the person having his powers for the time being, and with reference to any other British possession shall include the officer for the time being administering the government thereof.

Governor, includes an officer for the time being in charge of the prison, subject to any directions given by the Secretary of State, the Governor may appoint another prison officer to represent him, (English) Criminal Justice Act, 1967, Halsbury's Laws of England, 4th Edn., Vol. 37, p. 1188.

Reports to the President on the failure of constitutional machinery in the State, Constitution of India, Art. 200.

The executive power including all acts necessary for carrying on or supervision of the general administration of the State vests in the Governor, Ram Jawaya v. State of Punjab, AIR 1956 SC 549 [Constitution of India, Art. 154(1)]

In some cases, some persons may be the Governor of more than one State, Constitution of India, Art. 153.

The Governor is appointed by the President; holds office during the pleasure of President; the normal term is five years, Constitution of India, Arts. 155 and 156(1)(3).

Is the Chief Executive of a State in the Indian Union Constitution of India, Art. 14.

The executive power including all acts necessary for carrying on or supervision of the general administration of the State vests in the Governor, Ram Jawaya v. State of Punjab, AIR 1956 SC 549 [Constitution of India, Art. 154]