Article 75

♤ The Prime Minister shall be appointed by the President and the other Ministers shall be appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister.

♤ A minister who is not a member of the Parliament (either house) for any period of six consecutive months shall cease to be a minister.

♤ The total number of ministers, including the Prime Minister, in the Council of Ministers shall not exceed 15% of the total strength of the Lok Sabha. This provision was added by the 91st Amendment Act of 2003.

♤ A member of either House of Parliament belonging to any political party who is disqualified on the ground of defection shall also be disqualified to be appointed as a minister. This provision was also added by the 91st Amendment Act of 2003.

♤ The Ministers shall hold office during the pleasure of the President.

♤ The Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the House of the People.

♤ The President shall administer the oaths of office and secrecy to a minister.

♤ Parliament will decide the salary and allowances of the Ministers.

Ministers may be chosen from members of either House and a Minister who is a member of one House, has the right to speak in and to take part in the proceedings of the other House, though he has no right to vote in the House of which he is not member.