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The oath to the office of the Governor of a state is administered by _______ under the Constitution of…

Article 159 requires the Governor to make and subscribe the oath before the Chief Justice of the High Court exercising jurisdiction over the State. If the Chief Justice is…

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The oath to the office of the Governor of a state is administered by _______ under the Constitution of India.

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Article 159 requires the Governor to make and subscribe the oath before the Chief Justice of the High Court exercising jurisdiction over the State. If the Chief Justice is absent, the senior-most available judge of that High Court performs this role. The President appoints the Governor but is not the constitutional officer specified for the oath.

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