• Governor is the nominal executive authority, Chief
Minister is the real executive authority.

• Governor is the head of the state ,Chief Minister is
the head of the government.
Appointment of Chief Minister (Ar 164).

• Does not contain any specific procedure.

• Chief Minister shall be appointed by governor.

• Conventions of parliamentary system – governor has to
appoint leader of the majority party in state
legislative assembly.

• No party clear majority – governor discretion.
 In such a situation, the governor
usually appoints the leader of the
largest party or coalition -seek a vote
of confidence within a month.

• The Constitution does not require – person
must prove his majority.
 The governor may first appoint him –
then ask him to prove his majority
within a reasonable period.

• Person who is not a member – can be
appointed as Chief Minister for six months
Tenure.

• Theoretically, Chief Minister holds office during
pleasure of the Governor.

• Chief Minister remains in office so long as he
continues to be the leader of the majority.

• Governor can dismiss him -loses his majority
support.

• The State Legislative Assembly can also remove
him by passing a vote of no-confidence against
him.