Question
Download Solution PDFAs per the Indian Constitution, the size of the Council of Ministers shall NOT exceed:
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Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe answer is 15 percent of the total number of members of the House of the People.Key Points
- The idea of a council of ministers in the Indian Constitution is taken from the British parliamentary form of government which was introduced by Lord Canning in the Indian Council Act 1861.
- The key role in the execution of the Indian Union is played by the council of ministers under the leadership of the Prime Minister.
- It is under article 74 of the Indian constitution that states that there shall be a council of ministers with the PM to aid and advice the President on various matters.
- It is under article 75 of the Indian Constitution that the no.of the council of ministers shall not exceed 15% of the total no. of people in Lok Sabha.
- The Council of Ministers is always recommended by the Prime Minister and accepted by the president.
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