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Revision note: Chief Minister, State Council of Ministers and State Legislature
- CM appointed by Governor (Art 164); Art 167 duties; non-member for 6 months
- 91st Amdt: state CoM ≤ 15% of assembly, minimum 12
- Councils in 6 states: AP, Telangana, UP, Bihar, Maharashtra, Karnataka; Art 169 (assembly special majority + Parliament law)
- Assembly 60–500 members; council max 1/3 of assembly, min 40
- Council composition: 1/3 local bodies, 1/12 graduates, 1/12 teachers, 1/3 MLAs, 1/6 Governor
- Council can delay ordinary bills 4 months; money bills 14 days; no joint sitting
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