Who was the first Governor of Chandigarh?

S. M. H. Burney was the first Governor of Chandigarh, appointed in 1966.

Is the Governor of Chandigarh also the Governor of Punjab?

Yes, in most cases, the Governor of Punjab also holds the additional charge of Governor of Chandigarh.

Where is the official residence of the Governor?

The Governor resides at Raj Bhavan, located in Chandigarh.

How long is the term of a Governor?

There is no fixed term; the Governor serves at the pleasure of the President of India.

Has any Governor of Chandigarh also served as Governor of other states?

Yes, many have. For example, Banwarilal Purohit has served as the Governor of Tamil Nadu and Assam in the past.

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Governors of Chandigarh

The Governor of Chandigarh is the representative of the President of India and the constitutional head of the Union Territory. Chandigarh, which serves as the capital of both Punjab and Haryana, has been governed by various Governors since 1966. In most cases, the Governor of Punjab also holds charge as the Governor of Chandigarh. This page provides a chronological list of all Governors of Chandigarh, including their tenure and related information.

Updated On - 13 Sep 2025

List of Governors of Chandigarh (1966 – Present):

Name	Term Start	Term End	UT Name
Banwarilal Purohit	31 August 2021	Present	Chandigarh
V. P. Singh Badnore	22 August 2016	30 August 2021	Chandigarh
Kaptan Singh Solanki	27 July 2015	21 August 2016	Chandigarh
Shivraj V. Patil	22 January 2010	26 July 2015	Chandigarh
Gen. (Retd.) S. F. Rodrigues	7 July 2004	21 January 2010	Chandigarh
Om Prakash Verma	10 November 2003	6 July 2004	Chandigarh
Justice (Retd.) J. F. Rebello	25 June 2003	9 November 2003	Chandigarh
Lt. Gen. (Retd.) J. F. R. Jacob	27 November 1999	24 May 2003	Chandigarh
Lt. Gen. (Retd.) B. K. N. Chhibber	18 August 1994	26 November 1999	Chandigarh
Surendra Nath	26 August 1991	9 July 1994	Chandigarh
Nirmal Mukarji	8 December 1989	25 August 1991	Chandigarh
S. S. Ray	4 April 1982	7 December 1989	Chandigarh
Jagat Narain Lal	14 June 1981	3 April 1982	Chandigarh
R. P. Bhalla	1 July 1980	13 June 1981	Chandigarh
Gurbachan Singh	1 October 1976	30 June 1980	Chandigarh
M. M. Philip	2 August 1973	30 September 1976	Chandigarh
R. N. Dogra	10 November 1970	1 August 1973	Chandigarh
S. M. H. Burney	1 November 1966	9 November 1970	Chandigarh

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FAQs on Governor of Chandigarh

Who was the first Governor of Chandigarh?
S. M. H. Burney was the first Governor of Chandigarh, appointed in 1966.
Is the Governor of Chandigarh also the Governor of Punjab?
Yes, in most cases, the Governor of Punjab also holds the additional charge of Governor of Chandigarh.
Where is the official residence of the Governor?
The Governor resides at Raj Bhavan, located in Chandigarh.
How long is the term of a Governor?
There is no fixed term; the Governor serves at the pleasure of the President of India.
Has any Governor of Chandigarh also served as Governor of other states?
Yes, many have. For example, Banwarilal Purohit has served as the Governor of Tamil Nadu and Assam in the past.

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