Q. Consider the following statements about the powers and functions of the Chief Minister:
1. S/he advices the Governor on the appointment of chairman of the State Public Service Commission.
2. S/he lays the annual report of State Public Service Commission before the state legislature.
3. S/he advices the Governor regarding the summons and prorogues of the sessions of the state legislatures.
How many of the above given statements are correct?
Exp) Option b is the correct answer.
The Chief Minister is the chief spokesperson of the government of a State. Article 163-167 of Part VI of Indian Constitution deals with the provisions associated with Chief Minister.
Statement 1 is correct. The Chief Minister of state advises the Governor regarding the appointment of the chairman and members of the State Public service Commission.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Under Article 323 of the Indian Constitution, the State Public service Commission present a report annually to the Governor about the work done by the Commission. The Governor lays that report of State Public Service Commission before the state.
Statement 3 is correct. The Chief Minister of State advises the Governor regarding summoning and proroguing of the sessions of both the houses of State Legislature. The Governor further under Article 174, shall summon the House at a time and place, as she or he thinks fit.
