Question

Consider the following statements about the powers of the President of India:
$1$. The President can direct that any matter on which decision has been taken by a Minister should be placed before the Council of Ministers.
$2$. The President has the right to address and send messages to either House of the Parliament.
$3$. All decisions of the Council of Ministers relating to the administration of the Union must be communicated to the President.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

• A. $1$ only
• B. $1$ and $2$ only
• C. $2$ and $3$ only
• D. $1,2$ and $3$

Answer 1

The correct option is D $1,2$ and $3$

The President is the Chief Executive of the Union and integral part of the Parliament and enjoys certain legislative Powers.

The Prime Minister of India has a duty to communicate to the President all decisions of the Council of Ministers relating to the administration of the affairs of the Union and proposals for legislation; and

If the President requires, to submit for the consideration of the council of ministers any matter on which a decision has been taken but not considered by the council. (Article 78)

He can send messages to the Houses of Parliament relating to bills pending or otherwise (Article 86)