Oath of office: Governor must swear or affirm before the Chief Justice and pledge to preserve and defend the Constitution. Every Governor and every person discharging the functions of the Governor must, before entering upon office, make and subscribe an oath or affirmation in the presence of the Chief Justice of the High Court exercising jurisdiction in relation to the State, or in his absence the senior-most Judge available. The oath commits the office-holder to faithfully execute the office or discharge its functions, to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution and the law, and to devote themselves to the service and well-being of the people of the State.