RN Ravi will remain TN governor until Rashtrapathi Bhavan notifies: Official

CHENNAI: A senior official from the state government clarified that Ravi would be governor of Tamil Nadu until the Rashtrapati Bhavan appointed a new governor.

"It is up to the President of India's decision to keep the governor in the same state for more than his tenure and to shift them to another or relieve them. However, the present governor's tenure has been extended and he will be governor until further orders," the official told DT Next, alluding to the speculations of the replacement of Ravi.

A senior official from the State government clarified that RN Ravi, who went on a one-day trip to New Delhi on Sunday, would remain the Governor of Tamil Nadu until the appointment of his replacement is revealed by the Rashtrapati Bhavan. “There is no need for an official announcement or circular over the Governor post. Since it is a gubernatorial post, appointed by the President of India, a governor can remain in the post until further order comes. It is up to the President of India’s decision to keep the governor in the same state for more than his tenure or shift him to another State or relieve him from the post. However, the present governor’s tenure has been extended and he will be the one until further order,” the official told DT Next, allaying speculations of a replacement for Ravi.

Meanwhile, the governor left for the national capital on Sunday morning and returned to Chennai in the evening. This is the fourth visit of Ravi to Delhi since August 1 this year.

It was said that Ravi’s term as governor in TN will end on July 31.