Provisions with respect to an inter-State Council
Article 263 — Provisions with respect to an inter-State Council
it appears to the President that the public interests would be served by the establishment of a Council charged with the duty of—
- (a) inquiring into and advising upon disputes which may have arisen between States;
- (b) investigating and discussing subjects in which some or all of the States, or the Union and one or more of the States, have a common interest; or
- (c) making recommendations upon any such subject and, in particular, recommendations for the better co-ordination of policy and action with respect to that subject, it shall be lawful for the President by order to establish such a Council, and to define the nature of the duties to be performed by it and its organisation and procedure.
FINANCE, PROPERTY, CONTRACTS AND SUITS CHAPTER I.—FINANCE General 264. Interpretation.—In this Part, “Finance Commission” means a Finance Commission constituted under article 280.]
Plain English Summary
This article allows the President of India to set up a special council (an Inter-State Council) if it believes that bringing together the states will help serve the public interest. This council's job is to look into disputes between states, discuss shared interests, and suggest ways for states and the Union government to coordinate their policies.
Key Points
- The President can establish this Council by order.
- The Council's duties include resolving disputes between states and discussing common interests.
- It can make recommendations to improve the coordination of policies and actions among states.
- The President defines the council's specific tasks, structure, and procedures.
Why It Matters
This provision provides a formal mechanism for states and the central government to cooperate on issues that affect all states, ensuring better policy alignment across the country.
Landmark Judgements
No major landmark judgements.