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20 Central Council of Ministers‌


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s the Constitution of India provides for a parliamentary system of government modelled on the British pattern, the council of ministers headed by the prime minister is the

real executive authority is our politico-administrative system.

The principles of parliamentary system of government are not detailed in the Constitution, but two Articles (74 and 75) deal with them in a broad, sketchy and general manner. Article 74 deals with the status of the council of ministers while Article 75 deals with the appointment, tenure, responsibility, qualification, oath and salaries and allowances of the ministers.


 

CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISIONSArticle 75-Other Provisions as to MinistersArticle 77-Conduct of Business of the Government of IndiaArticle 78-Duties of Prime MinisterArticle 88-Rights of Ministers as Respects the HousesNATURE OF ADVICE BY MINISTERSAPPOINTMENT OF MINISTERSOATH AND SALARY OF MINISTERSRESPONSIBILITY OF MINISTERSIndividual ResponsibilityNo Legal ResponsibilityCOMPOSITION OF THE COUNCIL OF MINISTERSCOUNCIL OF MINISTERS VS CABINETROLE OF CABINETROLE DESCRIPTIONSRamsay MuirLowellSir John MarriottGladstoneBarkerBagehotSir Ivor JenningsL.S. AmeryKITCHEN CABINETNOTES AND REFERENCES

  

 

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