Q. Consider the following:
1. Under Article 164 of the Constitution, the Chief Minister is appointed by the Governor, and the other ministers are appointed by the Governor on the advice of the Chief Minister.
2. As per Article 167 of the Constitution, it is the duty of the Chief Minister to furnish information relating to the state’s administration and legislative proposals whenever called for by the Governor.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation:
- Article 164(a) of the Indian Constitution clearly provides that the Chief Minister shall be appointed by the Governor, and the other ministers shall be appointed by the Governor on the advice of the Chief Minister. This establishes the CM’s central role in forming the Council of Ministers.
- Article 167 imposes a constitutional duty on the Chief Minister to (a) communicate all decisions of the Council of Ministers to the Governor, (b) furnish any information that the Governor may call for regarding the administration, and (c) submit matters for reconsideration if the Governor so requires. This article defines the information-sharing obligations between the executive and the Governor.
Source: Laxmikant (Polity)
