ArticlesRelationship between Prime Minister and the President
74Mentions how the Prime Minister and President are both connected with the council of ministers. The Council with PM as head advise President on various issues.
75Mentions three things:
- President appoints PM and other ministers are appointed by the President on the advice of the PM.
- Ministers hold their office during the pleasure of the President.
- Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha.
78 mentions PM communicates all decisions made by the council of members to the President. President can also refer issues for the consideration of the council of members.
Power and Function of Prime Minister
Prime Minister of India serves the country by following various functions. He performs his functions taking responsibilities as:
- The leader of Country: The Prime Minister of India is the Head of the Government of India.
- Portfolio allocation: The Prime Minister has the authority to assign portfolios to the Ministers.
- Chairman of the Cabinet: The Prime Minister is the chairman of the cabinet and presides the meetings of the Cabinet. He can impose his decision if there is a crucial opinion difference among the members.
- Official Representative of the country: Prime minister represents the country for high-level international meetings
- The link between the President and the Cabinet: The Prime Minister acts as the link between President and cabinet. He communicates all decisions of the Cabinet to the President which is related to the administration of the affairs of the Union and proposals for legislation.
- Head: The Prime Minister is the head of Nuclear Command Authority, NITI Aayog, Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space and Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions.
- Chief Advisor: He acts as the chief advisor to the President
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Article 163The governor is advised by the council of ministers which is headed by the Chief Minister.
Note: When the governor acts at his own discretion, no advice is needed by the council
Article 164Governor appoints Chief Minister and later Chief Minister recommends Governor on the appointment of ministers
Article 167Chief Minister has to communicate all administrative decisions that are taken up by him and the council of ministers to the governor
In relation to the governor, the Chief Minister performs the following functions:
- All the activities, decisions that are taken up by the council of ministers are communicated to the governor by the chief minister
- To report to the governor, information about the administrative affairs if and when asked by the governor
- If any minister has decided on any issue, the same has to be reported to the Governor by the Chief Minister when the same has not been considered by the council.
- He gives his advice to the governor for the appointment of the following persons:
Advocate-General
Chairman of state Public Service Commission
The state election commission, etc.
