Question

What is the role of the Chief Minister and other Council of Ministers at the state level?

Answer 1

Instructions:

• Who is Chief Minister and Council of Ministers​
• Role of Chief Minister ​
• Role of Council of Ministers​

Solution:

Chief Minister:​

• The Governor invites the party with majority votes to form the government. The Members of the Legislative Assembly of the party then choose who will become the Chief Minister. ​
• The Governor then appoints the Chief Minister according to Article 164.​

Council of Ministers:​

• The Chief Minister in consultation with the Governor forms the Council of Ministers with the members of their party.​
• The term of office is of 5 years.

Role of Chief Minister:​

• The Chief Minister appoints or removes the Council of Ministers.​
• They direct and supervise the work of ministers.​
• They are responsible for framing policies and schemes for the welfare of the state.​
• They preside over the meetings of the Council of Ministers.​
• The Chief Minister acts as a link between the Governor and Council of Ministers.

Role of Council of Ministers:​

• The Council of Ministers makes decisions on issues like public health, unemployment, water storage, etc.​
• They advise the Governor on making rules regarding the working of the government.​
• They use their executive power to make sure that laws passed by the Parliament are followed.​
• Budgets are introduced by the Council of ministers in the State Legislature. For example, Finance Minister presents the state budget to State Legislature.