3.1.1. In Relation to the Council of Ministers

As the head of the Council of Ministers, the Chief Minister enjoys the following powers:

♤ The Governor appoints only those persons as Ministers who are recommended by the Chief Minister.

♤ He allocates and reshuffles the portfolios among ministers.

♤ In case of difference of opinion the Chief Minister can advise the Governor to dismiss the concerned minister or he can ask the minister to resign from his post

♤ The Chief Minister presides over the meetings of the council of ministers and influences its decisions.

♤ The activities of all the ministers are guided, directed, controlled and coordinated by the Chief Minister.

♤ As the Chief Minister is the head of the council of ministers, his resignation or death automatically lead to the dissolution of the council of ministers. Thus he can bring about the collapse of the council of ministers by resigning from his office.