As already discussed the governor appoints the leader of the majority party as the chief minister who then advises him on the appointment of other ministers of the council. All the powers regarding the administration of the state are vested in the chief minister and his ministry. They are answerable to the state legislature. Hence, they remain in power only as they enjoy the support of the majority in the assembly. Let us learn about the powers of the chief minister.

Functions and Powers of the Chief Minister

The chief minister is the leader of the council of ministers. He is the vital link between the governor and the council of ministers. Each minister is individually answerable to him. His resignation amounts to the resignation of the entire ministry. His main powers are:

● To direct the ministry and determine its policies.
● To supervise the administration of the state.
● To allocate, reallocate, or take back portfolios from his ministers.
● To coordinate the working of various ministries.

Powers and functions of the Council of ministers

The functioning of the state government takes place through the various departments and different ministers are placed in charge of these departments. Their function is to run the departments according to the policies laid down by the Council of ministers. The Council of Ministers introduces necessary bills in the assembly and gets them approved.

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