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Article 78

Part V — The Union · Constitution of India

Article 78

Duties of Prime Minister as respects the furnishing of information to the President, etc. It shall be the duty of the Prime Minister— (a) to communicate to the President all decisions of the Council of Ministers relating to the administration of the affairs of the Union and proposals for legislation; (b) to furnish such information relating to the administration of the affairs of the Union and proposals for legislation as the President may call for; and (c) if the President so requires, to submit for the consideration of the Council of Ministers any matter on which a decision has been taken by a Minister but which has not been considered by the Council.

In plain wordsThe Prime Minister must keep the President informed, passing on all cabinet decisions and legislative proposals and supplying any information the President asks for. If the President requires it, a decision taken by a single minister must be placed before the full council.
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