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Q106 (CDS-II/2018) Polity & Governance › State Executive & Legislature › Governor powers, privileges, immunities Answer Verified

Which one of the following is not among the duties of the Chief Minister?

A

To communicate to the Governor of the State all decisions of the Council of Ministers relating to the administration of the affairs of the State and proposals for legislation

B

To furnish information relating to the administration of the State and proposals for legislation as the Governor may call for

C

To communicate to the President all decisions of the Council of Ministers relating to the administration of the State in the monthly report

D

To submit for the consideration of the Council of Ministers any matter on which a decision has been taken by a Minister but has not been considered by the Council, if the Governor so requires

Result

Your answer: — · Correct: C

Explanation

The duties of the Chief Minister are explicitly defined under Article 167 of the Constitution of India. These duties include communicating all decisions of the Council of Ministers relating to state administration and legislative proposals to the Governor [2]. The Chief Minister must also furnish any information regarding state affairs that the Governor calls for [2]. Furthermore, if the Governor requires, the Chief Minister must submit for the consideration of the Council of Ministers any matter decided by an individual minister that has not yet been considered by the collective Council [3]. However, there is no constitutional provision requiring the Chief Minister to communicate decisions to the President in a monthly report; such administrative reporting is typically a channel between the Governor and the President or the Ministry of Home Affairs, not a direct duty of the Chief Minister under Article 167.

Sources

[1] Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 32: State Council of Ministers > Article 167-Duties of Chief Minister > p. 330
[2] Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 32: State Council of Ministers > Article 167-Duties of Chief Minister > p. 330
[3] Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 30: Governor > Executive Powers > p. 316

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