Appointment of CM: The Governor appoints the leader of the majority party in the State Legislative Assembly as the Chief Minister (Article 164).

Appointment of Ministers: Other ministers are appointed by the Governor on the advice of the Chief Minister (Article 164).

Collective Responsibility: The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the State Legislative Assembly (Article 164(2)). This means they stand or fall together.

Individual Responsibility: Ministers hold office during the pleasure of the Governor, meaning the Governor can remove a minister on the advice of the Chief Minister (Article 164(1)).

Oath and Salaries: Ministers take oaths of office and secrecy. Their salaries and allowances are determined by the state legislature.

Functions of CM: Principal advisor to the Governor, presides over cabinet meetings, allocates portfolios, coordinates policy, and acts as the link between the Governor and the Council of Ministers (Article 167).

Functions of CoM: Formulates and implements state policies, prepares the state budget, proposes legislation, and oversees the administration of the state.

Size of CoM: The 91st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003, limited the size of the Council of Ministers to 15% of the total strength of the State Legislative Assembly (with a minimum of 12 ministers).

Role in Governance: Drives the legislative agenda, manages state finances, and ensures the smooth functioning of the state administration.

Relationship with Governor: The CM communicates all decisions of the CoM relating to the administration of the affairs of the state and proposals for legislation to the Governor (Article 167).

Appointment of CM: The Governor appoints the leader of the majority party in the State Legislative Assembly as the Chief Minister (Article 164).

Appointment of Ministers: Other ministers are appointed by the Governor on the advice of the Chief Minister (Article 164).

Collective Responsibility: The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the State Legislative Assembly (Article 164(2)). This means they stand or fall together.

Individual Responsibility: Ministers hold office during the pleasure of the Governor, meaning the Governor can remove a minister on the advice of the Chief Minister (Article 164(1)).

Oath and Salaries: Ministers take oaths of office and secrecy. Their salaries and allowances are determined by the state legislature.

Functions of CM: Principal advisor to the Governor, presides over cabinet meetings, allocates portfolios, coordinates policy, and acts as the link between the Governor and the Council of Ministers (Article 167).

Functions of CoM: Formulates and implements state policies, prepares the state budget, proposes legislation, and oversees the administration of the state.

Size of CoM: The 91st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003, limited the size of the Council of Ministers to 15% of the total strength of the State Legislative Assembly (with a minimum of 12 ministers).

Role in Governance: Drives the legislative agenda, manages state finances, and ensures the smooth functioning of the state administration.

Relationship with Governor: The CM communicates all decisions of the CoM relating to the administration of the affairs of the state and proposals for legislation to the Governor (Article 167).