Jharkhand

• 05 Dec 2024

Jharkhand Cabinet to Take Oath

Why in News?

Ten ministers are going to take the oath of office as part of Jharkhand's 12-member Cabinet. The swearing-in ceremony is set to take place at the Raj Bhavan in Ranchi.

Key Points

• The Council of Ministers in the states is constituted and functions in the same way as the Council of Ministers at the Centre (Article 163 and Article 164).
• Article 163 states that there is a council of ministers headed by the Chief Minister to aid and advise the Governor in the exercise of his functions, except some conditions for discretion.
  • Discretionary Powers Include:
    • Appointment of a Chief Minister when no party has a clear majority in the state legislative assembly
    • In times of no-confidence motions
    • In case of failure of constitutional machinery in the State (Article 356)
• Under Article 164 of the Constitution, the Chief Minister is appointed by the Governor without any advice from anyone. But he appoints the individual Ministers only on the advice of the Chief Minister.
  • The Article implies that the Governor cannot appoint an individual Minister according to his discretion. Therefore, the Governor can dismiss a Minister only on the advice of the Chief Minister.