Article 263 of the Constitution of India provides for the establishment of an Inter-State Council. What are the functions of the council?

1) It is a permanent secretariat for cooperation between the various planning organs of State

2) Governments.

3) It considers recommendations for the better coordination of policy and matters of general interest to the states.

4) It decides on the allocation of Finance Commission approved financial outlay for each state.

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The Central Council of Local Government

1) is an advisory body

2) Presently deals with both urban and rural local governments

3) is chaired by the Minister for Urban Development

4) Recommends Central financial assistance for local bodies

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Consider the following about Zonal Councils.

1) The Union Home Minister is the Chairman of each of these Councils.

2) There are presently ten zonal councils functional in India.

3) The Chief Ministers of the States included in each zone act as Vice-Chairman of the Zonal Council for that zone by rotation.

4) Arresting the growth of acute State consciousness and regionalism is one of the main objectives of the council.

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With reference to President’ rule, consider the following:

1) A proclamation of President’s rule needs to be approved by Lok Sabha only, within a stipulated time.

2) Such a proclamation must be based on the written recommendation of the Governor of the concerned state.

Which of the above is/are correct?

The SC laid down certain guidelines so as to prevent the misuse of A356 of the constitution in the S. R. Bommai v. Union of India judgment. As per the guidelines

1) If there is improper use of A356 then the court will provide remedy.

2) It can be imposed even when there is a breakdown of administrative machinery in the state.

3) The court can question the advice tendered by the CoMs to the President in this situation.

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