SHORT ANSWER:
The Governor can dismiss the council of ministers if they lose the confidence of the assembly.
DETAILS:
- The Governor appoints the Chief Minister and other ministers.
- The Governor can call for the council of ministers to advise him.
- If the council loses majority support in the assembly, the Governor can ask them to resign.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- The council of ministers may be dissolved if they cannot prove majority support.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 164
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