With reference to India, consider the following:
I. The Inter-State Council
II. The National Security Council
III. Zonal Councils
How many of the above were established as per the provisions of the Constitution of India?
With reference to India, consider the following:
I. The Inter-State Council
II. The National Security Council
III. Zonal Councils
How many of the above were established as per the provisions of the Constitution of India?
Answer:
(a)
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I. Inter-State Council – Established by the Constitution Constitutional body under Article 263. It provides a mechanism for coordination between the Centre and States. The President may establish such a Council if it appears necessary. Source: Indian Constitution – Article 263; Laxmikanth, Chapter on Centre-State Relations. II. National Security Council – ❌ Not Constitutional It was established in 1998 by the Cabinet Secretariat. It is an executive (non-constitutional) body. Advises the PM on strategic and security matters. Source: NSC Secretariat Website, PIB, The Hindu. III. Zonal Councils – ❌ Not Constitutional Established under the States Reorganisation Act, 1956. These are statutory bodies, not mentioned in the Constitution. There are 5 Zonal Councils, plus the North-Eastern Council (under a separate Act). Source: Laxmikanth, Chapter on Zonal Councils; States Reorganisation Act.