Conduct of business of the Government of a State
Quick Summary (TL;DR)
Article 166 (Conduct of business of the Government of a State): Governs the State Executive (Governor, Chief Minister, State Cabinet & Advocate-General) under Part VI.
In Simple Citizen Words
Article 166 ('Conduct of business of the Government of a State') in Part VI, Chapter II regulates the executive government of the States. It defines the office, appointment, tenure, and powers of the Governor, the aid and advice of the State Council of Ministers headed by the Chief Minister, the Advocate-General for the State, and the conduct of state government business. Specifically: (1) All executive action of the Government of a State shall be expressed to be taken in the name of the Governor. (2) Orders and other instruments made and executed in the name of the Governor shall be authenticated in such manner as may...
Key Constitutional Provisions
Constitutional Mandate (Art. 166): Directly codifies the legal rule for 'Conduct of business of the Government of a State' under Part VI
Structured across 3 clause(s) with clear procedural conditions
Exercises of constitutional office under this article must follow aid, advice, and established constitutional conventions
Exceptions & Reasonable Restrictions
Under Article 163 and Article 164(2), the Governor acts as a constitutional head on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers collectively responsible to the State Legislative Assembly (Shamsher Singh & Nabam Rebia rulings).
Why This Matters in Daily Life
Ensures that state administration—controlling local police, health, land, and state welfare—remains accountable to voters through the elected State Assembly.
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