What is the maximum continuous period for which a person can serve as a minister in a state government without being a member of the state legislature?

Parliament, Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha & Legislative Procedure — question ID 1039

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Explanation

Article 164(4) of the Indian Constitution states that a minister who, for any period of six consecutive months, is not a member of the Legislature of the State, shall at the expiration of that period cease to be a minister.