Article 164 (4) of the Indian Constitution
The present Chief Minister of Maharashtra, took oath of office in November 2019 and was only elected in state legislative assembly in May 2020. The ongoing pandemic created constitutional crisis for the newly sworn Chief Minister.
Important Articles/Laws
- Article 164 (4) of the Constitution allows a non-legislator to occupy a post in the council of ministers, including the office of the chief minister for six months only.
- Article 171: It states the power of governor to nominate eminent persons from the field for literature, science, art, cooperative movement and social service. The decision of Governor cannot be challenged in ....
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