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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 —   (a) 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;   (b) 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   (c) 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.

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What does Article 167 of the Indian Constitution say?

It shall be the duty of the Chief Minister of each State — (a) 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; (b) to furnish such information relating to the administration of the affairs of…

Which Part of the Constitution contains Article 167?

Article 167 falls under Part VI — The States — of the Constitution of India.

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