What are the functions of the Chief Ministers and the discretionary powers of the Governor - Social Science - How the State Government Works

Question

What are the functions of the Chief Ministers and the
discretionary powers of the Governor

P. Sujatha · Accepted Answer

Functions of Chief
Minister

1) The Chief Minister is the leader of the ruling party in the State
and he chooses the council of ministers

2) He allots a portfolio or department to the
council of ministers and presides over the meetings of the
Cabinet

3) The ministers remain in office as long as Chief Minister is in
power He is also the leader of Legislature and no law can be framed
without his will

Discretionary powers of
Governor

1) If no party gets an absolute majority, the
Governor can use his discretionary powers in the selection of CM of
state

2) During an emergency, he acts as an agent of
the President and becomes the real ruler of the
State

3) He can pardon the punishment awarded to any
criminal under the state rules