Consider the following statements:
1. Article 263 empowers Parliament to establish Inter-State Council.
2. The Council can investigate inter-state disputes.
3. Its composition includes PM and Union Ministers.
Which of the above is/are correct?
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 2 and 3 only
Statement 1 is incorrect because Article 263 empowers the President, not Parliament, to establish the Inter-State Council. Statement 2 is correct; the Council serves as a forum to investigate and discuss subjects of common interest or disputes between states. Statement 3 is also correct; it is chaired by the Prime Minister and includes Chief Ministers of all states and six Union Cabinet Ministers. It aims to promote cooperative federalism and better policy coordination.