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describe in brief powers and functions of chief minister ?​

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(i) Formation of the Ministry:

The other Ministers are appointed by the Governor on the advice of the Chief Minister. The Chief Minister has a free hand in preparing the list of his colleagues. The Governor may suggest the names of the persons to be included in the Ministry, but he cannot insist upon any person to be included in the Ministry. Assigning departments or portfolios to the Ministers is done by the Governor on the advice of the Chief Minister.

(ii) Removal of Ministers:

The Ministers hold office during the pleasure of the Governor. This, however, does not mean that the Governor can dismiss his Ministers at his will. The Government is in fact dependent on the Chief Minister. Therefore, the Chief Minister can reconstruct his Ministry as and when he likes. He may ask anyone of his colleagues to resign. If he declines, he will be dismissed by the Governor.

(iii) The Chief Minister Presides over the Meetings:

As Chairman of the Cabinet, the Chief Minister has a position which enables him to impose his decision. It ‘is he who controls the agenda for the Cabinet meetings. It is for the Chief Minister to accept or reject proposals for Cabinet discussion.

(iv) Co-ordinates the Working of various Departments:

The Chief Minister supervises and co­ordinates policies of the several Ministers and Departments. Several ministries are involved in the formulation and implementation of a policy.

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