Consider the following statements: 1. All decisions of the Council

Consider the following statements:

1. All decisions of the Council of Ministers relating to the administration of the Union must be communicated to the President of India.
2. The President of India can call for any information relating to the administration of the Union.
3. The Prime Minister must submit for consideration of the Council of Ministers any matter on which a decision has been taken by a Minister but which has not been considered by the Council.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

Answer is Right!

Answer is Wrong!

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UPSC CAPF – 2010

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All three statements are correct. Article 78 of the Constitution outlines the duties of the Prime Minister. Statement 1 is a duty under Article 78(a): the Prime Minister must communicate all decisions of the Council of Ministers relating to the administration of the affairs of the Union and proposals for legislation to the President. Statement 2 is a duty under Article 78(b): the Prime Minister must furnish such information relating to the administration of the affairs of the Union and proposals for legislation as the President may call for. Statement 3 is a duty under Article 78(c): if the President so requires, the Prime Minister must submit for the consideration of the Council of Ministers any matter on which a decision has been taken by a Minister but which has not been considered by the Council.

Article 78 defines the key link and flow of information between the Council of Ministers (headed by the Prime Minister) and the President of India.

These provisions ensure that the President, as the head of the executive, is kept informed about the functioning of the government and can exercise oversight and influence within the constitutional framework.

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