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132. The Governor shall hold office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office:

Provided that –

(a) A Governor may, by resignation under his hand addressed to the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of the State or where there are two Houses of the Legislature of the State, to the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and the Chairman of the Legislative Council of the State, resign his office;

(b) A Governor may, for violation of the Constitution, be removed from office by impeachment in the manner provided in article 137 of this Constitution;

(c) A Governor shall, notwithstanding the expiration of his term, continue to hold office until his successor enters upon his office.

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