Part VI · Conduct of Government Business
Article 167 Duties of Chief Minister as respects the furnishing of information to Governor, etc.
This article lists the Chief Minister’s duties toward the Governor. The Chief Minister must pass on to the Governor all decisions of the Council on administration and on Bills. He must also give the Governor information on administration that is asked for. And a matter decided by a Minister alone must go before the Council if the Governor so requires.
- It shall be the duty of the Chief Minister of each State— (a) to communicate to the Governor of the State all decisions of the Council of Ministers relating to the administration of the affairs of the State and proposals for legislation; (b) to furnish such information relating to the administration of the affairs of the State and proposals for legislation as the Governor may call for; and (c) if the Governor so requires, to submit for the consideration of the Council of Ministers any matter on which a decision has been taken by a Minister but which has not been considered by the Council.
What it means
Plain words summary of the article above. Not legal advice.
This article lists the Chief Minister’s duties toward the Governor. The Chief Minister must pass on to the Governor all decisions of the Council on administration and on Bills. He must also give the Governor information on administration that is asked for. And a matter decided by a Minister alone must go before the Council if the Governor so requires.