Question
Download Solution PDFWho is the chairman of the Inter-State-Council as per the present composition?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Prime Minister.
Key Points
- The Inter-State Council is a constitutional body established under Article 263 of the Constitution of India.
- The council is intended to facilitate coordination between states and between the center and states.
- As per the present composition, the Prime Minister serves as the Chairman of the Inter-State Council.
- The council includes Chief Ministers of all states and union territories with legislative assemblies as members.
- It also includes six Union Ministers of Cabinet rank in the Union Council of Ministers, nominated by the Prime Minister.
Additional Information
- Article 263 of the Indian Constitution
- It provides for the establishment of an Inter-State Council.
- The council is meant to inquire into and advise upon disputes which may arise between states.
- It also aims to investigate and discuss subjects in which some or all of the states or the Union and one or more of the states have a common interest.
- Union Cabinet
- It is the supreme decision-making body in India, consisting of senior ministers chosen by the Prime Minister.
- The cabinet is responsible for the administration of the government and the implementation of its policies.
- Chief Ministers
- They are the heads of government in each of India's states and union territories with legislative assemblies.
- The Chief Ministers play a significant role in the Inter-State Council, representing their respective states.
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