Chapter : 2. Working Of Institutions
Powers and Functions of the President
Powers and Functions of the President :
The President of India enjoys vast powers. He has to perform various functions spread over to executive, legislative, judicial and financial fields. It must be mentioned here that in actual practice, these powers are actually exercised by the Prime Minister and his Council of Ministers.
Executive Powers of the President :
(i) Administration of the whole country is carried on in his name.
(ii) He makes important appointments like those of the Prime Minister of India, Central Ministers, Governors of the States, Ambassadors and Judges.
(iii) He is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces and declares war as well as concludes peace-treaties.
(iv) He receives the credentials of ambassadors form other countries.
(v) The President has the power of directing, co-ordinating and controlling the state Governments.
(vi) The administration of the Union Territories and the Border Areas is the responsibility of the President.
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