Article 78 mandates three duties for the Prime Minister: 1. 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. 2. To furnish such information relating to the administration of the affairs of the Union and proposals for legislation as the President may call for. 3. 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.
Article 78 of the Constitution deals with
Asked in WBCS Main Paper 5 2023 · Topic: Articles of the Constitution (Articles related to the Union Executive and Parliament)
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Answer: B. Prime Minister's duty regarding keeping the President informed about the government's decisions and policies.
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