Why new Maharashtra rules give CM Devendra Fadnavis veto power over any minister

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. (ANI Photo) 5 min readMumbaiAug 19, 2026 10:15 PM IST First published on: Aug 19, 2026 at 06:46 AM IST The Maharashtra government has framed new rules empowering the Chief Minister – Devendra Fadnavis – to override a decision taken by any minister, provided the action is in public interest and the reasons for doing so are recorded in writing. This provision is part of the Maharashtra Government Rules of Business, 2026, that were notified by the General Administration Department on August 14, and which have replaced the 1975 regulation of government business.