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New Governors Appointed Across Six States As Details Of Role And Salary Emerge
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News18•14-10-2026, 12:17
New Governors Appointed Across Six States As Details Of Role And Salary Emerge
- •President Droupadi Murmu appointed new Governors for Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Karnataka, Uttarakhand, and Sikkim.
- •Om Prakash Mathur takes charge in Kerala, and Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar moves to Tamil Nadu.
- •Governors receive a monthly salary of Rs 3.5 lakh under the Governors Act.
- •The constitutional role includes acting as the state executive head, appointing the Chief Minister, and giving assent to Bills.
- •Governors are entitled to rent-free official residences like Raj Bhavan, security, transport, and medical facilities.
Key Questions Answered
Former Sikkim Governor Om Prakash Mathur has been appointed as the new Governor of Kerala by President Droupadi Murmu, with the changes announced on October 12, 2026.
Under the Governors (Emoluments, Allowances and Privileges) Act, 1982, as amended, a state Governor receives a fixed monthly salary of Rs 3.5 lakh.
A Governor is the constitutional head of a state under Article 153 and exercises executive power in accordance with the Constitution. Appointed by the President of India under Article 155, a Governor normally serves a five-year tenure and holds office during the pleasure of the President.
