Q. With reference to the Chief Minister, consider the following:
1. The term of Chief Minister is fixed under the Constitution.
2. Form of oath of office and secrecy for the Chief Minister is mentioned in schedule 4 of the constitution.
3. The salary and allowances of the Chief Minister are determined by the state legislature.
How many statements given above are correct?
Exp) Option a is the correct answer.
Statement 1 is incorrect. The term of the Chief Minister is not fixed by the constitution, and he/she holds office during the pleasure of the governor. The chief minister stays in the office as long as he/she enjoys the majority support in the legislative assembly.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Form of oath of office and secrecy for the Ministers of the Union and Ministers of the State are mentioned in the schedule 3 of the constitution. Schedule 4 concerns with the allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha to the states and the union territories.
Statement 3 is correct. The salary and allowances of the chief minister are determined by the state legislature. In addition, the chief minister also gets a sumptuary allowance, free accommodation, travelling allowance, medical facilities, etc.
