Conduct of business of the Government of India
Quick Summary (TL;DR)
Article 77 (Conduct of business of the Government of India): Governs the Union Executive (President, Vice-President, Prime Minister & Council of Ministers) in Part V.
In Simple Citizen Words
Article 77 deals with 'Conduct of business of the Government of India' in Part V, Chapter I (The Executive). It sets out the constitutional rules governing the election, term, oath, conditions of office, or executive responsibilities of the President, Vice-President, Prime Minister, Council of Ministers, or Attorney-General of India. Specifically: (1) All 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...
Key Constitutional Provisions
Constitutional Mandate (Art. 77): Directly codifies the legal rule for 'Conduct of business of the Government of India' under Part V
Structured across 3 clause(s) with clear procedural conditions
Exercises of constitutional office under this article must follow aid, advice, and established constitutional conventions
Exceptions & Reasonable Restrictions
Under Article 74, the President exercises executive powers strictly in accordance with the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha (Article 75(3)).
Why This Matters in Daily Life
Ensures smooth, constitutional continuity at the highest levels of the Union Government without autocracy or power vacuums.
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