- A Chief Minister is the elected head of government and the real executive of a state of India
- Generally the leader of the majority party in the state assembly is appointed as Chief Minister, who holds position identical to that of the Prime Minister at the center.
- He is appointed by the Governor of the state.
- Other Ministers shall be appointed by the Governor on the advice of the Chief Minister.
- The Governor shall administer the oath of office and secrecy to the Ministers.
- He is the chief link between the Governor and the Council of Ministers and keeps the former informed of all decisions of the council.
- Article 164 -The salaries and allowances of the Ministers shall be determined by the State Legislature.
In relation to the Council of Ministers
- Recommends persons to be appointed as the Ministers by the Governor.
- Allocates and reshuffles the portfolios among the Ministers.
- Can ask a Minister to resign or advise the Governor to dismiss the Minister in case of difference of opinion.
- Presides over the meetings of the Council of Ministers and influences its decisions.
- Guides, directs, controls and coordinates the activities of all the Ministers.
- Can bring about the collapse of the Council of Ministers by resigning from the office.
In relation to the Governor
- He is the principal channel of communication between the Governor and the Council of Ministers.
- He communicates to the Governor of all decisions of the Council of Ministers relating to the administration of the affairs of the State and proposals for legislation.
- He furnishes such information relating to the administration of the affairs of the State and proposals for legislation as the Governor may call for.
- If the Governor so requires, to submit for the consideration of the Council of Ministers any matter on which a decision has been taken by a Minister but which has not been considered by the Council.
- He advises the Governor with regard to the appointment of important officials like Advocate General, the Chairman and the Members of the State Public Service Commission, the State Election Commissioner etc.
- He advises the Governor with regard to the summoning and proroguing of the sessions of the State Legislature.
- He can recommend the dissolution of the Legislative Assembly to the Governor any time.
- He announces the Government policies on the floor of the House.
- Chief Minister is the leader of the party in power, leader of the State and the political head of the services, under the State.
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