4.1. Appointment of Council of Ministers

The State Council of Ministers is headed by the Chief Minister. While the Chief Minister is appointed by the Governor, the other Ministers are appointed by the Governor on the advice of the Chief Minister. The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Legislative Assembly of the State and individually responsible to the Governor. The Ministers are publicly accountable for the acts or conduct in the performance of duties.

Any person may be appointed a Minister provided he has the confidence of the Legislative Assembly. However, he ceases to be a Minister if he does not remain a member of the State Legislature for a period of six consecutive months. The salaries and allowances of Ministers are governed by laws made by the legislature of the State.