¹[48. Appointment of Governor

(1) The Governor of a Province is appointed by His Majesty by a Commission under the Royal Sign Manual.

(2) The provisions of the Third Schedule to this Act shall have effect with respect to the salary and allowances of the Governor and the provision to be made for enabling him to discharge conveniently and with dignity the duties of his office.

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1. Sub-sec. (1) of s. 48 was substituted, by Government of India (Commencement and Transitory Provisions) Order, 1936, para. 3., as follows--

"(1) The Governor of a Province holding office as from the date of the establishment of the Dominion is appointed by His Majesty by a Commission under the Royal Sien Manual: but any person appointed thereafter to be the Governor of a Province shall be appointed by the Governor-General."