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Under Article 263, the Inter-State Council can be established by ______ order to inquire into and advise on disputes between States, subjects of common interest, and policy recommendations.

  1. Supreme Court
  2. Parliament
  3. President
  4. Prime Minister

Answer: President

Inter-State Council constitutional basis: (a) Article 263: President may by order establish Inter-State Council if it appears expedient in public interest, (b) Functions: (i) Inquire into and advise on disputes between States, (ii) Investigate and discuss subjects of common interest to Union/States, (iii) Make recommendations for better policy coordination, (c) Establishment: ISC established by Presidential order in 1990 based on Sarkaria Commission recommendation, (d) Composition: PM (Chairperson), all CMs, UT Lt. Governors, Union Ministers as needed, (e) Challenges: Infrequent meetings (last 2022), limited implementation of recommendations, political dynamics affecting cooperation. Illustrates constitutional mechanism for cooperative federalism: potential for structured dialogue underutilized due to political will gaps.

Topic Federalism - Article 263 Inter-State Council Establishment
Exam Relevance Inter-State Council establishment frequently asked in UPSC and State PSC exams
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