UPSC Prelims 2015 – Question 43

Consider the following statements:

1. The Executive Power of the Union of India is vested in the Prime Minister.
2. The Prime Minister is the ex officio Chairman of the Civil Services Board.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. a) 1 only
2. b) 2 only
3. c) Both 1 and 2
4. d) Neither 1 nor 2

The correct answer is Neither 1 nor 2. 

• The Union’s executive power is vested in the President. 
• Article 53(1) of the constitution vests the executive power of the union in the President. Hence, Statement 1 is not correct. 
• It states that the President may exercise his authority either directly or through officers subordinate to him; ministers are considered officers subordinate to him for this purpose. 
• The Council of Ministers has genuine executive power in the name of the President, and all executive decisions are made in the President’s name (Article 77).  
• The Cabinet Secretary is the ex-officio chairman of the Civil Services Board, the Cabinet Secretariat, the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), and the head of all civil services under the rules of business of the Government of India. Hence, Statement 2 is not correct. 

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