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Notes on The Indian Council Act (1909) or Morley-Minot Reforms

Notes on The Indian Council Act (1909) or Morley-Minot Reforms. As per the Act of 1909 membership of the Legislative Council at the Centre increased from 16 to 60. Membership also increased in provincial legislatures and was limited at 50 in the provinces of Calcutta, Madras and Bombay.

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Notes on the council of Ministers of India

The important principles of the cabinet system of government in India has been provided by the Articles 74 and 75 of the constitution. Art 74 (i) lay down that there shall be a council of ministers with the Prime-Minister at the head to aid and advise the President in the discharge of his functions.

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Notes on the powers of the council of Ministers in the state (India)

The states under the Indian Constitution are organized on the pattern of the Centre. The basis of organization being Parliamentary form of government. Although constitution vests the executive power of the state in the Governor, in practice these powers are exercised by the state Council of Ministers with the Chief Minister at the head.

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Notes on the Council of States (Rajya Sabha)

The Upper House of the Union Parliament is popularly known as the Rajya Sabha. It consists of not more than 250 members of which 12 members are nominated by the President of India, having special knowledge or practical experience in literature, Science, art and social service.

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Short Paragraph on the appointment of Council of Ministers of India

The members of the council of ministers are appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister. The minister can be members of either house. The Prime Minister and the other minister can remain in power as long as they have the support of the Lok Sabha.

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