Question

What is the maximum number of Ministers that can be included in the Union Council of Ministers ? Who appoints them ?

Answer 1

The 91st Amendment to the Constitution, which came into effect in 2004 added Clause 1(A) to Article 75 of the Constitution. It limited the size of the Council of Ministers at the Centre and the States to no more than 15 per cent of the numbers in the Lok Sabha or the State Legislature. They are appointed by the president on the recommendation of the Prime minister.