Question

Q. Consider the following statements regarding Inter-State Council:

Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?

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

Answer 1

The correct option is C 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: Functions of Inter-State Council includes:

• Inquiring and advising upon disputes which may have emerged between the States:
• Investigating and discussing subjects in which the States of the Union has a common interest.
• Making suggestions on any such subject, for the better coordination of policy and action with respect to that subject

Statement 2 is correct: Inter-State Council is not a permanent constitutional body, which can be created at any time if it seems to the President that the public interest would be served by the establishment of such council. It was set up in 1990 through a presidential ordinance for the first time as per the recommendations of the Sarkaria Commission under the Ministry of Home affairs.

Statement 3 is Incorrect: Prime Minister acts as the chairman of the council. Other members of the council include:

• Union Ministers of Cabinet rank in the Union
• Council of Ministers nominated by the Prime Minister.
• Chief Ministers of all states.
• Chief Ministers of Union Territories having a Legislative Assembly
• Administrators of UTs do not have a Legislative Assembly.
• Governors of the states, which are under the President’s rule.