Correct Answer – Option 4 : (A), (B) and (D)

The correct answer is (A), (B) and (D).

• The Chief Minister communicates to the Governor all decisions of the Council of Ministers related to the administration of the affairs of the State.
• The Chief Minister communicates to the Governor the proposals for legislation.
• The Chief Minister participates in the meetings of National Development Council.
• But it’s not the constitutional duty of the Chief Minister and the National Development Council is a statutory body. Hence the statement C is not correct.
• The Chief Minister submits for the consideration of the Council of  Ministers any matter on which decision has been taken by a minister but which has not been considered by the council as if the Governor requires.
• Hence the correct answer is (A), (B) and (D).

• Article 167 (Constitutional Duties)  
  • Duties of Chief Minister as respects the furnishing of information to Governor, etc It shall be the duty of the Chief Minister of each State
  • 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;
  • 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
  • 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
• Duties of Chief Minister
  • The leader of the legislative assembly: In the matter of determining the internal policies of the State, the decision of the Chief Minister is final. He remains responsible to the Legislative Assembly for the acts performed by the State Council of Ministers. He comes to the rescue of a minister if he faces any difficulty during the debates in the Assembly. He has to bear the responsibility of getting the important bills passed. He has to keep good relations with the people and see that efforts are made to improve the condition of the state.
  • The Chief Adviser to the Governor: The governor is advised by the Chief Minister so that he can perform his functions. The Chief Minister acts as a bridge of communication between the Governor and the Council of Ministers. On the advice of the Chief Minister, the Governor performs his tasks in matters like summoning, proroguing or dissolving the Legislative Assembly.
  • The Leader of the Council of Ministers: The constitution gives supremacy to the Chief Minister by making him the leader of the ministers, thus it is his responsibility to maintain unity among the ministers. He monitors the working of all the ministers and oversees the meetings of the Council of Ministers.