SHORT ANSWER:
The powers of the Governor and Chief Minister in India are outlined in Articles 153 to 167 of the Constitution.
DETAILS:
- Article 153: Provides for the appointment of a Governor for each state.
- Article 154: States that the Governor shall act on the advice of the Council of Ministers.
- Article 155: Governs the appointment of the Governor by the President.
- Article 156: Discusses the term of office of the Governor.
- Article 157: Lists the qualifications for the Governor.
- Article 158: Details the Governor's powers regarding the state legislature.
- Article 160: Allows the Governor to exercise functions in certain situations.
- Article 161: Grants the Governor the power to grant pardons.
- Article 163: States that the Governor shall act on the advice of the Council of Ministers.
- Article 164: Discusses the appointment of the Chief Minister and the Council of Ministers.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- None specified directly in these articles.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India
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