It consists of an executive, led by the Governor of Chhattisgarh, a judiciary and a legislative branch.

Like other states in India, the head of state of Chhattisgarh is the governor, appointed by the president of India on the advice of the central government.

The chief minister is the head of government and is vested with most of the executive powers.

The Chhattisgarh High Court, located Bilaspur, has jurisdiction over the whole state.

[1] The present Legislative Assembly of Chhattisgarh is unicameral, consisting of 90 Members of Legislative Assembly (M.L.A) (90 elected ).