Inter-State Council: Establishment & Functions - Indian polity and Governance
Q. Consider the following statements
1. The Inter-State Council is set up under Article 263
2. It is permanent constitutional body for co-ordination among center and states and two or more states
3. It was set up on recommendations of Sarkaria Commission
Which of the above statements are correct? - Published on 06 May 15a. 1,2
b. 1,3
c. 2,3
d. All
ANSWER: 1,3
The Inter-State Council is not a permanent constitutional body. It can be established 'at any time' if it appears to the President that the public interests would be served by the establishment of such a Council.
