Q. With reference to the Constitution of India, consider the following statements:
1. All executive action of the Government of India is taken in the name of the Prime Minister.
2. Only Parliament can specify the rules for Orders executed in the name of the Prime Minister.
3. Only the Parliament has the power to make rules for the convenient transaction of the business of the Government of India.
How many statements given above are correct?
Exp) Option d is the correct answer.
Article 77 of the Indian Constitution provides for the Conduct of Business of the Government of India.
Statement 1 is incorrect: All executive action of the Government of India shall be expressed to be taken in the name of the President. Under the Constitution of India, the head of the Executive is the President. All executive power is vested in him and all executive actions are taken in his name. He is only Constitutional Head of State acting on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers and as such only the formal Executive.
Statement 2 is incorrect: 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. (Article 77). Further, the validity of an order or instrument which is so authenticated shall not be called in question on the ground that it is not an order or instrument made or executed by the President.
Statement 3 is incorrect: 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.
