Is the total number of Ministers in the Council of Ministers limited by the Constitution?
Yes, the total number of Ministers in the Council of Ministers is limited by the Constitution. According to Article 164(1A), the total number of Ministers, including the Chief Minister, in the Council of Ministers in a State shall not exceed fifteen per cent. of the total number of members of the Legislative Assembly of that State. However, the minimum number of Ministers, including the Chief Minister, is twelve.