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Duties of Prime Minister as respects the furnishing of information to the President, etc

It shall be the duty of the Prime Minister —   (a) 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;   (b) to furnish such information relating to the administration of the affairs of the Union and proposals for legislation as the President may call for; and   (c) 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.

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What does Article 78 of the Indian Constitution say?

It shall be the duty of the Prime Minister — (a) 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; (b) to furnish such information relating to the administration of the affairs of the Union and proposals f…

Which Part of the Constitution contains Article 78?

Article 78 falls under Part V — The Union — of the Constitution of India.

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