Constitution of India · Part V: The Union · Conduct of Government Business
Article 78: Duties of Prime Minister as respects the furnishing of information to the President, etc
In plain words
The Prime Minister must communicate to the President all decisions of the Council of Ministers on Union administration and proposed legislation, give the President information about these when asked, and, if the President requires, put before the Council any matter a Minister decided alone.
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Official text
It shall be the duty of the Prime Minister—
(a) to communicate to the President all decisions of the Council of Ministers relating to the administration of the affairs of the Union and proposals for legislation;
(b) to furnish such information relating to the administration of the affairs of the Union and proposals for legislation as the President may call for; and
(c) if the President so requires, to submit for the consideration of the Council of Ministers any matter on which a decision has been taken by a Minister but which has not been considered by the Council.
Source: India Code (Legislative Department), the official text of the Constitution of India. As amended up to the Constitution (One Hundred and Sixth Amendment) Act, 2023. Text as on 10 September 2026. Words in square brackets [ ] were inserted or substituted by later amending Acts, and *** marks words omitted by an amendment. The amendment footnotes are not reproduced here. Official text on India Code.