Chief Minister & State Council of Ministers
मुख्यमंत्री एवं राज्य मंत्रिपरिषद
The elected leader and real executive head of a State Government, commanding a majority in the State Legislative Assembly and heading the State Council of Ministers.
To direct state governance, implement policies, lead the state administrative machinery, coordinate departments, and represent the state's civic aspirations within the Indian federation.
Key Articles & Constitutional Provisions
Article 164(1): Appointment
The Chief Minister is appointed by the Governor, and other ministers are appointed on the advice of the Chief Minister.
Article 164(2): Collective Responsibility
The State Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Legislative Assembly of the State.
Article 167: Duties of Chief Minister
Statutory duty of the Chief Minister to communicate administrative decisions to the Governor and furnish state information.
Governor of the State
Receives cabinet advice and signs state executive notifications
State Legislative Assembly
The State Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Assembly
State Secretariat
Administrative machinery headed by the Chief Secretary