• Established on May 28, 1990, by a presidential order following the Sarkaria Commission (1988) recommendations.
• Headquartered in New Delhi.
• The Council has met 12 times since its formation in 1990.

• Not a permanent body nor a constitutional body;
• Created by the President under Article 263 of the Constitution.

• Investigate and discuss subjects of common interest.
• Make recommendations for better coordination on subjects.
• Deliberate on matters referred by the Chairman.

• PM 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.

[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