Important Facts For Prelims
Article 78
- 06 Jul 2020
- 1 min read
Why in News
Recently, the Prime Minister of India briefed the President on ‘issues of national and international importance’.
- The meeting took place against the backdrop of border tensions with China, economic crisis and the Covid-19 situation.
- Article 78 of the Constitution deals with the duties of the Prime Minister with respect to the furnishing of information to the President.
Key Points
- As per Article 78, following are the duties of the Prime Minister:
- To communicate to the President all decisions of the Council of Ministers (CoM - Article 74) relating to the administration of the affairs of the union and proposals for legislation;
- To furnish such information relating to the administration of the affairs of the Union and proposals for legislation as the President may call for; and
- If the President so requires, to submit for the consideration of the CoM, any matter on which a decision has been taken by a Minister but which has not been considered by the CoM.
- Article 167 of the Constitution is a corresponding article in the state executive.
