SHORT ANSWER:
Article 164 of the Indian Constitution establishes that the council of ministers holds collective responsibility to the state legislature.
DETAILS:
- The Chief Minister and the council of ministers must act collectively and are responsible for their decisions to the state legislature.
- If the council of ministers loses the confidence of the legislature, they must resign.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If the council of ministers loses confidence, they are obliged to resign.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 164
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