Government of West Bengal
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The Government of West Bengal is the governing authority of the Indian state of West Bengal. It consists of an executive, led by the Governor of West Bengal, a judiciary, and a legislative branch.
Executive[edit | edit source]
The Governor of West Bengal is the ceremonial head of the state, appointed by the President of India. The real executive powers lie with the Chief Minister of West Bengal and the Council of Ministers. The Chief Minister is the head of the government and is usually the leader of the majority party in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly.
Departments and Agencies[edit | edit source]
The Government of West Bengal is divided into several departments and agencies, each responsible for specific areas of public administration. Some of the key departments include:
- Department of Home and Hill Affairs
- Department of Finance
- Department of Health and Family Welfare
- Department of Education
- Department of Agriculture
- Department of Public Works
Legislature[edit | edit source]
The legislative branch of the Government of West Bengal is unicameral, consisting of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly. The assembly is composed of 294 members who are elected for five-year terms. The Speaker of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly presides over the sessions of the assembly.
Judiciary[edit | edit source]
The judiciary in West Bengal is independent of the executive and the legislature. The highest court in the state is the Calcutta High Court, which has jurisdiction over the entire state. The judiciary also includes lower courts such as District Courts, Sessions Courts, and Magistrate Courts.
Local Government[edit | edit source]
Local governance in West Bengal is carried out through Municipal Corporations, Municipalities, and Panchayats. The Kolkata Municipal Corporation is the governing body of the city of Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal.
See also[edit | edit source]
- West Bengal
- Politics of West Bengal
- Economy of West Bengal
- Culture of West Bengal
- List of Chief Ministers of West Bengal
- List of Governors of West Bengal
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