Chief Minister and Council of Ministers

Relationship with the Governor

1. Introduction

  1. The Governor acts as the constitutional head of the state, while the Chief Minister (CM) is the executive head.
  2. The relationship between the Governor and CM is central to the functioning of the state government.
  3. The Governor exercises powers on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers headed by the CM, except in specific discretionary matters.

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Role and responsibilities

1. Introduction

  1. The Chief Minister (CM) is the executive head of the state government.
  2. The CM and the Council of Ministers form the political executive at the state level.
  3. The CM functions as the link between the Governor and the Council of Ministers.

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Chief Minister and Council of Ministers