Question

UPSC Prelims 2014 Question:

Consider the following statements:

The President shall make rules for the more convenient transaction of the business of the Government of India, and for the allocation among Ministers of the said business.

All executive actions of the Government of India shall be expressed to be taken in the name of the Prime Minister.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 1: 1 only

Detailed Solution

Explanation:

Article 77 of the Constitution of India deals with the Conduct of Business of the Government of India:

All executive action of the Government of India shall be expressed to be taken in the name of the President. So, statement 2 is not correct.
Orders and other instruments made and executed in the name of the President shall be authenticated in such manner as may be specified in rules to be made by the President. Further, the validity of an order or instrument which is so authenticated shall not be questioned on the ground that it is not an order or instrument made or executed by the President.
The President shall make rules for the more convenient transaction of the business of the Government of India and for the allocation among Ministers of the said business. So, statement 1 is correct.

Therefore, option (1) is the correct answer.

Subject: Polity | Union Executive

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