State Executive-Indian Constitution
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State Executive |
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Articles 153 to 167 of the Constitution of India deal with the provisions regarding the State Executive. |
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The State Executive consists the Governor, the Chief Minister and the Council of Ministers. |
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Articles 163 and 164 of the Constitution of India contains the provisions regarding the Chief Minister. |
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As per Article 163 the Chief Minister and other Ministers shall advise the Governor in the exercise of his functions. |
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As per Article 164 the Chief Minister is appointed by the Governor. |
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The Chief Minister and other Ministers are collectively responsible to the State Legislative Assembly. |
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The Chief Minister holds the office during the pleasure of the Governor and the confidence of the majority of the members of the Legislative Assembly. |
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If a person who is not a member of Legislative Assembly becomes a Chief Minister He should be elected to the Legislative Assembly within a period of six months. |
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The Chief Minister is the leader of the majority party in the Legislative Assembly. |
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The Chief Minister communicates all the decisions of the Cabinet to the Governor and acts as a link between the Cabinet and the Governor. |
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The salaries and allowances of the Ministers are determined by the act of the State Legislature and charged on the Consolidated Fund of the State. |
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State Council of Minister has the power to proclaim ordinances in the name of Governor during the recess of Legislative Assembly. |