Article 167 of CoI : Article 167: Duties of Chief Minister as respects the furnishing of information to Governor, etc.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: The State Government decides to implement a new agricultural policy to support farmers.

Application of Article 167:

• (a) The Chief Minister must inform the Governor about the new agricultural policy decision made by the Council of Ministers.
• (b) If the Governor requests more details about how the policy will be implemented, the Chief Minister must provide all relevant information.
• (c) If the Agriculture Minister made a decision regarding the policy without the Council of Ministers' input, and the Governor asks for it to be reviewed, the Chief Minister must ensure that the matter is brought before the Council of Ministers for consideration.

Example 2:

Scenario: The State Government plans to introduce a new law to improve public healthcare facilities.

Application of Article 167:

• (a) The Chief Minister must communicate to the Governor all decisions made by the Council of Ministers regarding the new healthcare legislation.
• (b) If the Governor asks for specific details about the proposed healthcare law, the Chief Minister is obligated to provide that information.
• (c) If the Health Minister has made a decision about the healthcare law without the Council of Ministers' approval, and the Governor wants it reviewed, the Chief Minister must ensure that the decision is submitted to the Council of Ministers for their consideration.