Question

Write a note on the appointment of the Chief Minister?

Answer 1

1. The Chief Minister is appointed by the Governor of the state.
2. The leader of the majority party or majority group in the State Legislative Assembly is appointed as the Chief Minister.
3. In case no party commands an absolute majority in the Legislative Assembly or the majority fails to elect its leader the Governor can use his discretionary power and invite the leader of the other largest party to form the ministry.
4. He has to prove the confidence (majority support) in the Legislative Assembly within the period stipulated by the Governor.
5. The term of the Chief Minister, in general, is five years . But it is not fixed.
6. He may remain as the Chief Minister as long as he enjoys the support of the Legislative Assembly.
7. When he losses the confidence of the majority in the Assembly he has to resign.