Kerala Council of Ministers
Kerala Council of Ministers, appointed by the Kerala State Governor, is one of the two executive branches of the Kerala State Government (the other branch being the Kerala State Governor).[1] The Council of Ministers is selected and headed by the Kerala Chief Minister.[1] Effective executive power in Kerala State Government rests with the Council of Ministers.[1]
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The structure of the Kerala State Government is determined by the Constitution of India (1950).[2] The Kerala Chief Minister is chosen by the majority coalition (front) in the Kerala Legislative Assembly and is formally appointed by the Kerala State Governor.[1] The Chief Minister and the Council of Ministers remain in power throughout the term of the Legislative Assembly, unless they lose a Vote of Confidence.[1]
The legislative branch consists of the unicameral Kerala Legislative Assembly (the niyamasabha). The Legislative Assembly is elected for terms of up to five years.[1] Chief Minister leads the ruling coalition (front) in the Legislative Assembly. Kerala State Governor is also regarded as a member of the Legislative Assembly (which he or she may suspend or dissolve when no coalition is able to muster a working majority).[1]
Kerala State Cabinet
Kerala State Cabinet is the most important group within the Council of Ministers.[1]
Cabinet portfolios are generally assigned
Present Kerala Ministy
- Appointed by the Kerala State Governor P. Sathasivam.
- Selected and headed by the Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan (Left Democratic Front)
| Name | Ministry | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Pinarayi Vijayan | Chief Minister of Kerala, Minister for General Administration, Home Affairs and Vigilance, | CPI(M) |
| T. M. Thomas Isaac | Minister of Finance and Coir | |
| G. Sudhakaran | Minister for Public Works and Registration | |
| A. K. Balan | Minister for Welfare of Scheduled Tribes, Culture, Law and Parliamentary Affairs | |
| Kadakampally Surendran | Minister for Devaswom, co-operation and Tourism | |
| A. C. Moideen | Minister for Local self governing | |
| K. K. Shailaja | Minister of Health and Social Justice | |
| C. Raveendranath | Minister of Education | |
| T. P. Ramakrishnan | Minister for Excise and Labour | |
| J. Mercykutty Amma | Minister for Fisheries, Harbour Engineering and Traditional Industries | |
| M. M. Mani | Minister for Electricity | |
| E. P. Jayarajan | Minister for Industries, Sports and Youth Affairs | |
| K. T. Jaleel | Minister for Higher Education Department and Minority Affairs | IND |
| E. Chandrasekharan | Minister of Revenue and Housing | CPI |
| V. S. Sunil Kumar | Minister for Agriculture | |
| P. Thilothaman | Minister for Food and Civil Supplies | |
| K. Krishnankutty | Minister for Water Resources | JD(S) |
| Kadannappalli Ramachandran | Minister for Ports, Museums and Archeology | Con(S) |
| K. Raju | Minister of Forest, Animal Husbandry and Zoos | CPI |
| A. K. Saseendran | Minister of Transport | NCP |
Past ministries of Kerala Government
| Election | Ministry | Name | From | To | Party of the CM | Ruling Front |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 22 | Pinarayi Vijayan ministry | 25 May 2016 | Till date | CPI(M) | L D F |
| 2011 | 21 | Second Oommen Chandy ministry | 18 May 2011 | 20 May 2016 | I N C | U D F |
| 2006 | 20 | V. S. Achuthanandan ministry | 18 May 2006 | 18 May 2011 | CPI(M) | L D F |
| 2001 | 19 | First Oommen Chandy ministry | 31 August 2004 | 18 May 2006 | I N C | U D F |
| 18 | Third A. K. Antony ministry | 17 May 2001 | 29 August 2004 | |||
| 1996 | 17 | Third E. K. Nayanar ministry | 20 May 1996 | 13 May 2001 | CPI(M) | L D F |
| 1991 | 16 | Second A. K. Antony ministry | 22 March 1995 | 9 May 1996 | I N C | U D F |
| 15 | Fourth K. Karunakaran ministry | 24 June 1991 | 16 March 1995 | |||
| 1987 | 14 | Second E. K. Nayanar ministry | 26 March 1987 | 17 June 1991 | CPI(M) | L D F |
| 1982 | 13 | Third K. Karunakaran ministry | 24 May 1982 | 25 March 1987 | I N C | U D F |
| 1980 | 12 | Second K. Karunakaran ministry | 28 December 1981 | 17 March 1982 | I N C | U D F |
| 11 | First E. K. Nayanar ministry | 25 January 1980 | 20 October 1981 | CPI(M) | L D F | |
| 1977 | 10 | C. H. Mohammed Koya ministry | 12 October 1979 | 1 December 1979 | IUML | United Front
(or) Maxi Front (revamped) |
| 9 | P. K. Vasudevan Nair ministry | 29 October 1978 | 7 October 1979 | CPI | ||
| 8 | First A. K. Antony ministry | 27 April 1977 | 27 October 1978 | I N C | ||
| 7 | First K. Karunakaran ministry | 25 March 1977 | 25 April 1977 | I N C | ||
| 1970 | 6 | Second C. Achutha Menon ministry | 4 October 1970 | 25 March 1977 | CPI | United Front
(or) Mini/Maxi Front |
| 1967 | 5 | First C. Achutha Menon ministry | 1 November 1969 | 1 August 1970 | CPI | Mini Front
(or) Democratic Front |
| 4 | Second E. M. S. Namboodiripad ministry | 6 March 1967 | 1 November 1969 | CPI(M) | United Front
(Seven Party Alliance) | |
| 1965 | No ministry formed | |||||
| 1960 | 3 | R. Sankar ministry | 26 September 1962 | 10 September 1964 | I N C | I N C+ |
| 2 | Pattom Thanu Pillai ministry | 22 February 1960 | 26 September 1962 | PSP | I N C+ | |
| 1957 | 1 | First E. M. S. Namboodiripad ministry | 5 April 1957 | 31 July 1959 | CPI | CPI+ |
See also
- List of Chief Ministers of Kerala
- List of MPs from Kerala
References
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Kerala Council of Ministers. |
- Schwartzberg, Joseph E. "India: State and Local Governments". Encyclopædia Britannica.
- Noble, William A. "Kerala: Constitutional Framework". Encyclopædia Britannica.
External links
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