Question

What are the powers and functions of chief minister in relation with council of ministers

Answer 1

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As a real executive authority, the Chief Minister is called the head of the government. He is assisted by his council of ministers who are a part of state executive along with Governor and Advocate-General of State. Similar to Prime Minister who is the head of the government at the centre, the Chief Minister is the head of the government at the state level. The topic, ‘Chief Minister and Council of Ministers’ is important for IAS Exam as it forms an important part of Indian Polity.

Answer 2

Powers and Functions of Chief Minister :-

In Relation to Council of Ministers :-

The Chief Minister enjoys the following powers as head of the state council of ministers :-

• The governor appoints only those persons as ministers who are recommended by the Chief Minister.

• allocates and reshuffles the portfolios among ministers.

• ask a minister to resign or advise the governor to dismiss him 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.

• bring about the collapse of the council of ministers by resigning from office.

• Since the Chief Minister is the head of the council of ministers, his resignation or death automatically dissolves the council of ministers. The resignation or death of any other minister, on the other hand, merely creates a vacancy, which the Chief Minister may or may not like to fill.