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Article 167

Part VI — The States · Constitution of India

Article 167

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.

In plain wordsThe Chief Minister must keep the Governor informed about cabinet decisions and lawmaking plans, hand over any information the Governor asks for, and place before the full cabinet any decision a single minister took alone if the Governor requires it.
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