Consider the following statements in respect of the executive power of

Consider the following statements in respect of the executive power of the Union :

  • 1. The executive power of the Union shall be vested in the President and shall be exercised by him either directly or through officers subordinate to him in accordance with the Constitution.
  • 2. Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing provision, the supreme command of the Defence Forces of the Union shall be vested in the President and the exercise thereof shall be regulated by law.

Which of the above statements is/are correct ?

1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
This question was previously asked in
UPSC SO-Steno – 2018
The correct answer is C.
Statement 1 is correct. Article 53(1) of the Constitution states that the executive power of the Union shall be vested in the President and shall be exercised by him either directly or through officers subordinate to him in accordance with this Constitution.
Statement 2 is correct. Article 53(2) states that without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing provision, the supreme command of the Defence Forces of the Union shall be vested in the President and the exercise thereof shall be regulated by law.
Article 53 defines the executive power of the Union and vests it in the President. While the President is the head of the executive, the power is typically exercised by the President on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers (as per Article 74). The President’s role as supreme commander of the defence forces is a significant executive function, the exercise of which is subject to regulation by law, reflecting the principle of civilian control over the military.
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