Conduct of business of the Government of India
Article 77 — Conduct of business of the Government of India
executive action of the Government of India shall be expressed to be taken in the name of the President. (2) Orders and other instruments made and executed in the name of the President shall be authenticated in such manner as may be specified in rules1 to be made by the President, and the validity of an order or instrument which is so authenticated shall not be called in question on the ground that it is not an order or instrument made or executed by the President. (3) The President shall make rules for the more convenient transaction of the business of the Government of India, and for the allocation among Ministers of the said business. (4) * * * *
Plain English Summary
This article states that all official actions taken by the Government of India must be done in the name of the President. It also allows the President to make rules to make the government's work run more smoothly and decide how tasks are shared among ministers.
Key Points
- Executive actions of the Government of India are officially done in the name of the President.
- Orders made in the President's name must be authenticated according to rules made by the President.
- The President is responsible for making rules to simplify government business and distribute work among ministers.
Why It Matters
This article establishes a clear framework for how the executive branch operates, ensuring that all official decisions carry the authority of the President.
Landmark Judgements
No major landmark judgements.