Q. With reference to the powers of the Chief Minister in relation to the Governor, consider the following statements:
1.It is the duty of the Chief Minister to communicate to the Governor all decisions of the Council of Ministers relating to the administration and proposals for legislation.
2.The Chief Minister has no role in advising the Governor regarding appointments to constitutional posts like the Advocate General or the State Public Service Commission.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation:
- Article 167 of the Indian Constitution lays down the duties of the Chief Minister with respect to the Governor. These include:
- Communicating to the Governor all decisions of the Council of Ministers regarding the administration of state affairs and legislative proposals,
- Furnishing information as required by the Governor,
- Submitting matters for consideration of the Council if so required by the Governor.
- The Chief Minister does advise the Governor regarding appointments to important constitutional positions such as:
- Advocate General of the State,
- Chairman and members of the State Public Service Commission,
- State Election Commissioner, etc.
- These appointments are made by the Governor on the advice of the Chief Minister.
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