(1)
Notwithstanding anything contained in clause (9) of Article 168, the Chief of State
may, on the recommendation of the Chief Minister, appoint any person who is not
a member of the State Assembly as a Minister.
(2) A Minister appointed under clause (1) must obtain membership of
the State Assembly within six months from the date of taking an oath by him or
her.
(3) In the event of failure to obtain membership of the State Assembly
within the period mentioned in clause (2), he or she shall not be eligible to be
reappointed to the office of Minister during the term of the then State Assembly.
(4) Notwithstanding anything contained in clause (1), a person who has
been defeated in the election to the then State Assembly shall be not eligible to be
appointed to the office of Minister under clause (1) during the term of such State
Assembly.