Explanation:

National Development Council is not constitutional.

Powers and functions of the Chief Minister

The powers and functions of CM can be classified under following heads:

• With respect to council of ministers –

The following are the powers of CM with respect to state council of ministers –

1). He advises the Governor to appoint any person as a minister. It is only according to the advice of CM the Governor appoints ministers.

2).  Allocation and reshuffling of portfolios among ministers.

3). In case of difference of opinion; he can ask minister to resign.  

4). Directs, guides and controls activities of all the ministers.

5). If the Chief Minister resign then full cabinet has to resign.

With Respect to Governor -

Under Article 167 of our constitution: The Chief Minister acts as a link between Governor and state council of ministers. The functions with respect to the Governor are as follows: 

1). CM has to communicate to the Governor all the decisions of the council of ministers relating to the administration of the states.

2). Whenever the Governor calls for any information relating to the decisions taken or regarding the administration, the CM has to provide him the same

3). The Governor can ask for consideration of council of ministers when a decision has been taken without the consideration of the cabinet.

4). CM advises Governor regarding the appointment of important officials like Attorney General, State Public Service Commission (Chairman and Members), State Election Commission etc.

• With Respect to State Legislature –

1) All the policies are announced by him on the floor of the house.

2) He recommends dissolution of legislative assembly to the Governor.

3) He advises the Governor regarding summoning, proroguing the sessions of State  Legislative Assembly from time to time.