SC finds States do not violate the Constitution in the appointment of Deputy Chief Ministers
SC finds States do not violate the Constitution in the appointment of Deputy Chief Ministers
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La Excellence IAS Academy | February 13, 2024 | Indian Polity
Syllabus: GS-II
Subject: Polity
Topic: Executive
Issue: Deputy Chief Minister.
Context: The Supreme Court stated that Deputy Chief Ministers are essentially state government ministers and their appointments are constitutional.
| Deputy Chief Minister:
· The position of Deputy Chief Minister is a not a constitutional one. · The appointment and removal of a Deputy CM are solely at the discretion of the Chief Minister. · The Chief Minister holds the authority to appoint multiple Deputy CMs if deemed necessary. · There is no fixed tenure for the Deputy Chief Minister as the Chief Minister holds the power to reshuffle portfolios or remove a Deputy CM at any point in time. |
Source: The Hindu
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