Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India - The Constitution of India 2024 (English Version)↗
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Article 164: Other provisions as to Ministers
Contains provisions on appointment, tenure, collective responsibility to the State Legislative Assembly, ministerial oath, and related State minister requirements.
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What it means
Plain-language explanation
Where you notice it
Daily civic life
How it protects you
Citizen protection
What to remember
Exam and recall pointers
What it means
Simple explanation
Article 164 explains appointment and accountability of State Ministers.
Practical daily-life use
Where citizens notice it
- Helps understand how State governments are formed.
- Relevant to no-confidence and coalition government situations in States.
How it protects you
Citizen protection context
- Makes the State executive responsible to the elected Assembly.
- Supports democratic accountability at State level.
Example situations
General civic examples
- A Chief Minister is appointed after Assembly elections.
- A State Council of Ministers loses majority support.
Citizen note
Learning note
State government formation also depends on Assembly numbers, conventions, and court principles.
Exam pointers
What to remember
- Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Legislative Assembly.
- Article 164 includes special provisions relevant to some States and communities.
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Source references
Verification basis
Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India - Constitution Amendment Acts↗
Official amendment reference used where an article was inserted, altered, or given its present constitutional position by amendment.
Last reviewed against official sources: 2026-05-20.