Which of the following statements is the most appropriate?
Verified Answer
A. The President of India is bound by the advice of Council of Minister.
B. The President of India is not bound by the advice of Council of Minister.
C. The President of India may require Council of Ministers to reconsider advice.
D. The President of India is bound to accept advice of Council of Minister, tendered after reconsideration.
Explanation:
Article 74(1) of the Constitution, as amended by the 44th Amendment Act, 1978, states that the President 'shall act in accordance with such advice' of the Council of Ministers. The proviso allows the President to require reconsideration, but the President 'shall act in accordance with the advice tendered after such reconsideration.'