Inter-State Council has been reconstituted

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From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :

Prelims level: Inter-State Council and its functioning

Why in the News?

The Inter-State Council has been reconstituted with Prime Minister as its chairman, all CMs and 9 Union ministers as members and 13 Union ministers as permanent invitees.

About the Inter-State Council (ISC):

Details
Formation Established on May 28, 1990, by a presidential order following the Sarkaria Commission (1988) recommendations.
Headquarters New Delhi
Chairman Prime Minister  
Constitutional Status Not a permanent body nor a constitutional body; created by the President under Article 263 of the Constitution.
Functions • Investigate and discuss subjects of common interest.
• Make recommendations for better coordination on subjects.
• Deliberate on matters referred by the Chairman.
Composition Prime Minister as Chairman.
Chief Ministers of all states and union territories with legislative assemblies.
Lieutenant Governors/Administrators of union territories without assemblies.
6 Union Cabinet Ministers nominated by the Prime Minister.
Governors of states under President’s rule.
Standing Committee Union Home Minister as Chairman.
5 Union Cabinet Ministers and 9 Chief Ministers.
Inter-State Council Secretariat • Established in 1991, headed by an officer of Secretary rank.
• Assisted by two Additional Secretaries, two Directors, and three officers.
Meetings • The Council has met 12 times since its formation in 1990.

 

PYQ:

[2013] Which of the following bodies is/are not mentioned in the Indian Constitution?

1. National Development Council

2. Planning Commission

3. Zonal Councils

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

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