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Governor appoints chief Minister.
usually he appoints the leader of party having majority. in case there is hung assembly then the party having largest seats is appointed as CM. or else if there is coalition government it's leader is appointed as CM.
1). He advises the Governor to appoint any person as a minister. It is only according to the advice of CM the Governor appoints ministers.

2). Allocation and reshuffling of portfolios among ministers.


3). In case of difference of opinion; he can ask minister to resign.

4). Directs, guides and controls activities of all the ministers.

5). If the Chief Minister resign then full cabinet has to resign.


With Respect to Governor -

Under Article 167 of our constitution: The Chief Minister acts as a link between Governor and state council of ministers. The functions with respect to the Governor are as follows:


1). CM has to communicate to the Governor all the decisions of the council of ministers relating to the administration of the states.

2). Whenever the Governor calls for any information relating to the decisions taken or regarding the administration, the CM has to provide him the same

3). The Governor can ask for consideration of council of ministers when a decision has been taken without the consideration of the cabinet.

4). CM advises Governor regarding the appointment of important officials like Attorney General, State Public Service Commission (Chairman and Members), State Election Commission etc.

• With Respect to State Legislature –

1) All the policies are announced by him on the floor of the house.

2) He recommends dissolution of legislative assembly to the Governor.

3) He advises the Governor regarding summoning, proroguing the sessions of State Legislative Assembly from time to time.


1) At the ground level he is the authority to be in contact with the people regularly and know about their problems so as to bring about policies on the floor of the assembly.

2) He acts as the chairman of State Planning Commission.

3) He is the vice chairman of concerned zonal council in rotation for a period of one year.