State Council of Ministers

• The Constitution of India provides for a parliamentary
  
• system of government in the states.
  
• The council of ministers headed by the chief minister is the real executive authority.
  
• They are functioning in the same way as the council of ministers at the Centre.
  
• The chief minister is appointed by the governor. The other ministers are appointed by the governor on the advice of the chief minister.
  
• The salaries and allowances of ministers are determined by the state legislature.
  
• Article 164 clearly states that the council of ministers is collectively responsible to the legislative assembly and also contains the principle of individual responsibility.
  
• Three categories of ministers – cabinet ministers, ministers of state, and deputy ministers as in the center.

Important Articles –

• Article 163–Council of Ministers to aid and advise Governor
• Article 164–Other Provisions as to Ministers
• Article 167–Duties of Chief Minister