Vasantdada Patil was sworn in as Maharashtra chief minister for the third time in February 1983, on resignation of Babasaheb Bhosale.

[1] The third Patil ministry continued until 1985 legislative elections, after which Patil continued as chief minister with his fourth ministry.

[2] The ministry consisted of 15 cabinet ministers, including Patil.

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(Excluding Public Undertakings)