2017 · Q22
Who among the following is empowered to establish Inter State Council under Article 263 of the Constitution of India?
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- AParliament
- BCouncil of Ministers
- CPresident of India
- DChief Justice of India
Explanation
Article 263 of the Constitution empowers the President of India to establish an Inter-State Council for inquiring into and advising upon inter-state disputes and subjects of common interest. The power belongs to the President, not to Parliament, the Council of Ministers or the Chief Justice. Hence (C).