Part V · Conduct of Government Business
Article 78 Duties of Prime Minister as respects the furnishing of information to the President, etc.
This article lists the Prime Minister's duties toward the President. The Prime Minister must communicate all decisions of the Council of Ministers on administration and on proposals for legislation. The Prime Minister must furnish information on administration that the President calls for.
- It shall be the duty of the Prime Minister— (a) to communicate to the President all decisions of the Council of Ministers relating to the administration of the affairs of the Union and proposals for legislation; (b) to furnish such information relating to the administration of the affairs of the Union and proposals for legislation as the President may call for; and (c) if the President so requires, to submit for the consideration of the Council of Ministers any matter on which a decision has been taken by a Minister but which has not been considered by the Council.
What it means
Plain words summary of the article above. Not legal advice.
This article lists the Prime Minister's duties toward the President. The Prime Minister must communicate all decisions of the Council of Ministers on administration and on proposals for legislation. The Prime Minister must furnish information on administration that the President calls for. And any matter decided by a Minister alone must go before the Council if the President so requires. This keeps the head of State informed.