Question 4GS2GS2

Examine the constitutional and functional relationship between the President and the Prime Minister. Is the President merely a titular head in India? (Answer in 150 words)

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Answer

Introduction

India has parliamentary system where President is 'dejure head' while PM is 'defacto head' of the government.

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Main Body

India has parliamentary system where President is 'dejure head' while PM is 'defacto head' of the government.

Constitutional Relationship between President & PM

Article 75 – President Appoints the council of ministers headed by Prime minister

Has the right to direct PM to consider any matter important for country

Ask for information from PM about working of government

PM instructs advises President → To appoint/dismiss council of ministry → Assent to bill → legislate dissolutory

Functional relationship btw PM & President

Act as Link between council & PresidentSubmitting of reports and putting it for legislature analysis (USCE)Moral pressure on state by President on behalf of Union

President as 'Titular head of India' [Yes]

'Oral powers with PM bound by counsel' Constitutional authority of discretion (cag appointement of PM during hung parliament) & denying advice when PM loses support

Ceremonial head – for receiving dignitaries, head of all armed forces

Suspensive veto only on ordinary bill but only once (not monetary bill)

Has to assent to Constitutional amended (24 hrs)

'No'

President as decisive leader – for receiving signatories, head of all armed forces

Exercise of VETO like pocket veto (Prem resuming 4t in 1980s)

Continuity in government Formulate rules of governance

President and PM represent a 'most based collaborative partnership to make India democratically.

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Conclusion

President and PM represent a 'most based collaborative partnership to make India democratically.

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Diagram

Two-column comparison table showing President's powers vs PM's powers with entries for 'Oral powers with PM' and 'Constitutional authority in discretion' on President side, and 'Ceremonial head', 'Suspensive veto' on other side

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Topper

Samiksha Dwivedi

AIR 56

Subject & Paper

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Topic

Executive, Judiciary, Ministries and Pressure Groups

Executive

Constitutional Relationship - President and Prime Minister

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