91st Amendment to the Constitution of India has prescribed that: a. The total number of ministers, including the Prime Minister, in the Council of Ministers shall not exceed 15% of the total strength of the Lok Sabha. b. The total number of ministers, including the Chief Minister, in the council of ministers shall not exceed 15% of the total strength of the Legislative Assembly of that State. But, the number of ministers, including the Chief Minister, in a State shall not be less than 12.