In India's parliamentary system, the President acts on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers (Article 74). Day-to-day administrative decisions are the responsibility of the Executive, i.e., the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister, not the President. Even in the case of a caretaker government, the outgoing Council of Ministers continues in office until a new government is formed, and they handle the administration, albeit with limitations on major policy decisions. The President does not take over administrative functions.
Which is not the discretionary power of the President of India ?
Asked in OPSC CS Prelims 2018 · Topic: The President (Discretionary Powers of the President)
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Answer: C. To decide the day to day administrative de‐ cisions in case of caretaker government
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