Question

The Cabinet holds a pivotal position in the working of the Indian Parliamentary Government. In this context discuss the following:

Any two administrative powers of the Cabinet.

The Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister aids and advises the President. In this context, answer the following question:

Mention any two administrative powers of the Cabinet.

Answer 1

Administrative Powers of the Cabinet are:

1. The Cabinet develops the Government's foreign and domestic policies, including defence, economic policies, security needs, President's Rule in State, the formation of new States, industrial policy, imports, and electoral reform.
2. Once the Cabinet has approved the policy, the Ministers in charge implement it through administrative action or by drafting a Bill and guiding it through the Legislature.
3. It coordinates the activities of numerous departments to ensure policy implementation goes smoothly.