Council of Ministers to aid and advise Governor
Quick Summary (TL;DR)
Article 163 (Council of Ministers to aid and advise Governor): Governs the State Executive (Governor, Chief Minister, State Cabinet & Advocate-General) under Part VI.
In Simple Citizen Words
Article 163 ('Council of Ministers to aid and advise Governor') 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) There shall be a Council of Ministers with the Chief Minister at the head to aid and advise the Governor in the exercise of his functions, except in so far as he is by or under this Constitution required to exercise his functions or...
Key Constitutional Provisions
Constitutional Mandate (Art. 163): Directly codifies the legal rule for 'Council of Ministers to aid and advise Governor' 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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