Former CJI Sathasivam appointed as Kerala Governor

Former Chief Justice of India (CJI) Palaniswamy Sathasivam has been appointed as the Governor of Kerala.

"The President has accepted the resignation of Smt. Sheila Dikshit as Governor of Kerala," said a press communique from the President's Secretariat.

"The President has been pleased to appoint Shri Justice (Retd.) Palaniswamy Sathasivam, to be the Governor of Kerala with effect from the date he assumes charge of his office vice Smt. Sheila Dikshit," the press communique added.