Question

Who acts as a link betwween the governor and the council of ministers?

Answer 1

The constitutional position of the Governor of a State resembles with those of the President at the Centre. The executive power of the State is vested in him and such powers Eire exercised by him directly or through officers subordinate to him in accordance with the Constitution (Article 164).

There is a Council of Ministers with the Chief Minister at the head to aid and advise the Governor. The Governor appoints the Chief Minister and other Ministers are appointed by him on the advice of the Chief Minister.

All ministers hold office during the pleasure of the Governor. The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the legislative Assembly of the State and may be removed from office by adverse voting therein.

The Governor is bound to appoint a person who is the leader of the majority party as Chief Minister. But where there is no party which commands majority in the legislative Assembly, the Governor can exercise his discretion in the selection of the Chief Minister.

The Council of Ministers is responsible to the Legislative Assembly but not to the Governor. All the decisions taken by the Council of Ministers are conveyed to the Governor by the Chief Minister.

These provisions make it clear that Governor is a constitutional head of the State and acts through Council of Ministers responsible to the State Assembly. Normally, the Governor is bound to act with the advice of his Council of Ministers in all matters except where he is required to act in his discretion.

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