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What is the duty of the Chief Minister, as mentioned under Article 167 of the Indian Constitution?
Question

What is the duty of the Chief Minister, as mentioned under Article 167 of the Indian Constitution?

A.

Communication of all decisions of the Council of Ministers to the Governor.

B.

Appointment and removal of Council of the Ministers.

C.

Appointment of the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.

D.

Appointment of Advocate General of the state in consultation with Attorney general.

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Communication of all decisions of the Council of Ministers to the Governor.
 Article 167 of the Indian Constitution outlines the duties of the Chief Minister regarding communication with the Governor.
 It mandates the Chief Minister to communicate to the Governor all decisions of the Council of Ministers relating to the administration of the affairs of the state and proposals for legislation.
 The Chief Minister must furnish such information relating to the administration of the affairs of the state and proposals for legislation as the Governor may call for.
 If the Governor so requires, the Chief Minister shall submit for the consideration of the Council of Ministers any matter on which a decision has been taken by a Minister but which has not been considered by the Council.
Information Booster:
Article 167: Specifically deals with the duties of the Chief Minister in relation to the Governor.
Article 164: Deals with the appointment of the Chief Minister and other Ministers.
Article 178: Relates to the appointment of the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.
Article 165: Concerns the appointment of the Advocate General for the State.

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