Chief Minister

Question 1

Procedure for selection and appointment of the chief minister

Answer 1

Article 164 only says that the chief minister shall be appointed by the governor

The Governor hey Siri, appoint the leader of the majority party in the state legislative assembly as the chief minister but when no party has a clear majority in the assembly, the governor may exercise his personal discussion in the selection appointment of the chief minister. In such a situation, the governor usually appoints the leader of the largest party or coalition in the assembly as the chief Minister and ask him to seek a vote of confidence in the house within a month.

Question 2

What happens when an elected chief Minister is not a member of the state legislature

Answer 2

A person who is not a member of the state legislature can be appointed as chief minister for six months within which time he should be elected to the state legislature, failing which she seizes to be the chief minister

Question 3

Who administers oath of office to the chief minister?

Answer 3

Governor 

Question 4

Who precise over the meetings of the council of ministers

Answer 4

Chief minister

Question 5

Who is the chairman of the State planning board?

Answer 5

Chief minister

Question 6

Articles related to chief Minister

Answer 6

163- council of ministers to aid and advice governor
164- other provisions as to ministers
165- conduct of business of the government of state
167- duties of chief minister, as respects to furnishing of information to Governor et cetera