What are the function of chief minister in india?

Answer 1

The Chief Minister holds a key position in the administration of the State and his position is similar to the position of the Prime Minister at the Centre. He is the effective head of the State Government. It is upon his recommendation that ministers are appointed. He allocates portfolios to the ministers. If a Chief Minister is unhappy with a minister, he can ask the minister to resign or he can drop him from the Council by reshuffling it. He can even ask the Governor to dismiss a minister in extreme cases. As the presiding officer of the Council of Ministers be greatly influences, its deliberations and decisions. He ensures that Council's working as a team.

It is the responsibility of the Chief Minister to communicate to the Governor the decisions of the Council of Ministers and make available to the Governor such information about the administration of the State or legislative proposals which the Governor may seek. In the Legislature, too, the Chief Minister plays an important role. He determines when the sessions are to be summoned or prorogued even though formal action in this regard is taken by the Governor. He makes important policy announcements on the floor of the legislature and defends government policy in the House.

Inspite of the pivotal role he plays, the Chief Minister's position depends on certain factors, such as his personality, the importance he has in his own party and the relations of his party with the Centre. He is the kingpin in the State Administration. He looks into the fairs of the State and also builds a good rapport with the Centre.

Answer 2

The Chief Minister is the leader of the Council of Ministers of the State, and, therefore, he is the Chief adviser to the Governor. He is the link between the Governor and the Council of Ministers; he communicates the decisions of the Council of Ministers to the Governor. If the Governor has any advice or suggestion to offer to the Council of Ministers, the Chief Minister brings that to the notice of the ministers and takes decisions accordingly. The Chief Minister is also the leader of the State Legislature and the leader of the Party which is in power.

Regarding the functions of the Chief Minister it can also be said that the chief minister is the chief spokesman of the government and its policies. He communicates the government policies with the help of the press and other media exposure. The Chief Minister keeps the people aware of the affairs of the State.

The Chief Minister has other functions to perform. He keeps a close watch on the financial matters of the State including the preparation of budget, decides basic priorities, takes keen interest in planning and development works, attends the meetings of the National Development Council, Zonal Council etc.

Answer 3

The prime minister of India is the most powerfully executive of the nation. he/she is called ruler of the nation is the head of council of ministerial group and also the power of president are exercised by the PM'S Can rule the country in way which he thinks best. he is the architect of the country.

Answer 4

head of state, appoints cabinet ministers, is link b/w ministers and governor ,anserable to governor

Answer 5

The functions and powers of cabinet ministers in India are to assist the government in decision making. It also their duty to implement the government policies through their ministries.