📜 Article 167 of the Indian Constitution
Title: Duties of Chief Minister as respects the furnishing of information to the Governor, etc.
🔹 Text Summary of Article 167:
Article 167 lays down the duties of the Chief Minister to keep the Governor informed and assist him in the discharge of his constitutional functions.
📌 Clause-wise Breakdown:
| Clause | Provision |
|---|---|
| (a) | The Chief Minister shall communicate to the Governor all decisions of the Council of Ministers relating to the administration of the affairs of the State and proposals for legislation. |
| (b) | The Chief Minister shall furnish any information relating to the administration or legislative proposals as the Governor may call for. |
| (c) | If the Governor so requires, the Chief Minister shall submit for consideration of the Council of Ministers any matter on which a decision has been taken by a Minister but not considered by the Council. |
🧠 Key Takeaways:
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Ensures that the Governor stays informed about all major policy decisions.
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Provides the Governor some supervisory role without executive powers.
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Helps in maintaining constitutional accountability of the State Executive.
🏛️ Why Article 167 Matters:
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Reinforces the parliamentary system where the executive is collectively responsible.
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Prevents individual ministers from bypassing the Council of Ministers.
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Ensures checks and coordination between the Governor and the elected government.
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