Which of the following statements about the Inter-State Council (ISC) in India is/are correct?
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The ISC is a body constituted under Article 263 of the Constitution.
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The recommendations made by the ISC regarding center-state disputes are binding on the Union and State Governments.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Only 1.
The Inter-State Council (ISC) is indeed a constitutional body created under Article 263, which empowers the President to establish such a council to improve coordination between the Union and states. So,
Statement 1 is correct. However, the ISC is mainly an advisory platform meant to discuss policies, investigate disputes, and recommend possible solutions. Its role is cooperative, not directive.
Therefore, Statement 2 is incorrect, because its recommendations are not binding on either the Union or the states. They merely guide governments toward consensus. Other bodies like the Supreme Court or tribunals provide binding decisions, not the ISC. The ISC mainly strengthens cooperative federalism through dialogue, not enforcement.