The Governor has formally approved the following changes in protocol practices for implementation with immediate effect: use of words 'His Excellency' and 'Mahamahim' may be discontinued while addressing the Governor during functions and while making correspondence with the Governor.
'Mananiya Rajyapal', or 'Rajyapal Mahoday' or 'Hon'ble Governor' can be used for addressing the Governor.
The traditional greeting of 'Shri' or 'Smt' should precede the name.
'Excellency' will be used only for interaction with foreign dignitaries as is a customary international practice.