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Constitutional Provision

Inter-State Council

What is Inter-State Council?

The Inter-State Council is a constitutional body established under Article 263 of the Constitution of India. It is a recommendatory body that facilitates coordination and cooperation among states and between the Centre and states.

Historical Background

The Sarkaria Commission (1983-88) recommended the establishment of a permanent Inter-State Council. It was first constituted in 1990.

Understanding the Inter-State Council

Shows the key aspects of the Inter-State Council, including its constitutional basis, functions, and role in promoting cooperative federalism.

Evolution of the Inter-State Council

Shows the key events and developments related to the Inter-State Council in India.

1 minConstitutional Provision
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Constitutional Provision

Inter-State Council

What is Inter-State Council?

The Inter-State Council is a constitutional body established under Article 263 of the Constitution of India. It is a recommendatory body that facilitates coordination and cooperation among states and between the Centre and states.

Historical Background

The Sarkaria Commission (1983-88) recommended the establishment of a permanent Inter-State Council. It was first constituted in 1990.

Understanding the Inter-State Council

Shows the key aspects of the Inter-State Council, including its constitutional basis, functions, and role in promoting cooperative federalism.

Evolution of the Inter-State Council

Shows the key events and developments related to the Inter-State Council in India.

Inter-State Council

Article 263 of the Constitution

Coordination and Cooperation

Investigating and discussing common interests

Prime Minister (Chairman)

Chief Ministers of all States

Promoting harmonious relations

Connections
Constitutional Basis→Inter-State Council
Functions→Role In Cooperative Federalism
Composition→Inter-State Council
1983

Sarkaria Commission recommends establishment of Inter-State Council

1990

First Inter-State Council constituted

2003

Recommendations of Punchhi Commission on Centre-State Relations

2016

Reconstitution of Inter-State Council

2017

Discussions on GST implementation in Inter-State Council meetings

2020

Focus on internal security and LWE in Council meetings

2024

Discussions on cooperative federalism and economic development

2026

Ongoing efforts to improve Centre-State relations

Inter-State Council

Article 263 of the Constitution

Coordination and Cooperation

Investigating and discussing common interests

Prime Minister (Chairman)

Chief Ministers of all States

Promoting harmonious relations

Connections
Constitutional Basis→Inter-State Council
Functions→Role In Cooperative Federalism
Composition→Inter-State Council
1983

Sarkaria Commission recommends establishment of Inter-State Council

1990

First Inter-State Council constituted

2003

Recommendations of Punchhi Commission on Centre-State Relations

2016

Reconstitution of Inter-State Council

2017

Discussions on GST implementation in Inter-State Council meetings

2020

Focus on internal security and LWE in Council meetings

2024

Discussions on cooperative federalism and economic development

2026

Ongoing efforts to improve Centre-State relations

Key Points

10 points
  • 1.

    Established under Article 263 of the Constitution.

  • 2.

    Deals with disputes among states.

  • 3.

    Investigates and discusses subjects in which some or all of the states, or the Union and one or more of the states have a common interest.

  • 4.

    Makes recommendations upon any such subject and particularly recommendations for the better coordination of policy and action with respect to that subject.

  • 5.

    The Prime Minister is the Chairman of the Council.

  • 6.

    Chief Ministers of all States are members.

  • 7.

    Chief Ministers of Union Territories having a Legislative Assembly are members.

  • 8.

    Administrators of Union Territories not having a Legislative Assembly are members.

  • 9.

    Six Union Ministers nominated by the Prime Minister are members.

  • 10.

    The Council meets at least thrice a year.

Visual Insights

Understanding the Inter-State Council

Shows the key aspects of the Inter-State Council, including its constitutional basis, functions, and role in promoting cooperative federalism.

Inter-State Council

  • ●Constitutional Basis
  • ●Functions
  • ●Composition
  • ●Role in Cooperative Federalism

Evolution of the Inter-State Council

Shows the key events and developments related to the Inter-State Council in India.

The Inter-State Council was established based on the recommendations of the Sarkaria Commission to promote cooperation and coordination between the Centre and the States. The timeline shows its evolution and key milestones.

  • 1983Sarkaria Commission recommends establishment of Inter-State Council
  • 1990First Inter-State Council constituted
  • 2003Recommendations of Punchhi Commission on Centre-State Relations
  • 2016Reconstitution of Inter-State Council
  • 2017Discussions on GST implementation in Inter-State Council meetings
  • 2020Focus on internal security and LWE in Council meetings
  • 2024Discussions on cooperative federalism and economic development
  • 2026Ongoing efforts to improve Centre-State relations

Related Concepts

Linguistic MinoritiesOfficial Language

Source Topic

Protecting Linguistic Minorities: A Key to National Harmony

Polity & Governance

UPSC Relevance

Important for UPSC GS Paper 2 (Polity & Governance). Questions can be asked in both Prelims and Mains regarding the composition, functions, and role of the Inter-State Council in promoting cooperative federalism.

On This Page

DefinitionHistorical BackgroundKey PointsVisual InsightsRelated ConceptsUPSC RelevanceSource Topic

Source Topic

Protecting Linguistic Minorities: A Key to National HarmonyPolity & Governance

Related Concepts

Linguistic MinoritiesOfficial Language

Key Points

10 points
  • 1.

    Established under Article 263 of the Constitution.

  • 2.

    Deals with disputes among states.

  • 3.

    Investigates and discusses subjects in which some or all of the states, or the Union and one or more of the states have a common interest.

  • 4.

    Makes recommendations upon any such subject and particularly recommendations for the better coordination of policy and action with respect to that subject.

  • 5.

    The Prime Minister is the Chairman of the Council.

  • 6.

    Chief Ministers of all States are members.

  • 7.

    Chief Ministers of Union Territories having a Legislative Assembly are members.

  • 8.

    Administrators of Union Territories not having a Legislative Assembly are members.

  • 9.

    Six Union Ministers nominated by the Prime Minister are members.

  • 10.

    The Council meets at least thrice a year.

Visual Insights

Understanding the Inter-State Council

Shows the key aspects of the Inter-State Council, including its constitutional basis, functions, and role in promoting cooperative federalism.

Inter-State Council

  • ●Constitutional Basis
  • ●Functions
  • ●Composition
  • ●Role in Cooperative Federalism

Evolution of the Inter-State Council

Shows the key events and developments related to the Inter-State Council in India.

The Inter-State Council was established based on the recommendations of the Sarkaria Commission to promote cooperation and coordination between the Centre and the States. The timeline shows its evolution and key milestones.

  • 1983Sarkaria Commission recommends establishment of Inter-State Council
  • 1990First Inter-State Council constituted
  • 2003Recommendations of Punchhi Commission on Centre-State Relations
  • 2016Reconstitution of Inter-State Council
  • 2017Discussions on GST implementation in Inter-State Council meetings
  • 2020Focus on internal security and LWE in Council meetings
  • 2024Discussions on cooperative federalism and economic development
  • 2026Ongoing efforts to improve Centre-State relations

Related Concepts

Linguistic MinoritiesOfficial Language

Source Topic

Protecting Linguistic Minorities: A Key to National Harmony

Polity & Governance

UPSC Relevance

Important for UPSC GS Paper 2 (Polity & Governance). Questions can be asked in both Prelims and Mains regarding the composition, functions, and role of the Inter-State Council in promoting cooperative federalism.

On This Page

DefinitionHistorical BackgroundKey PointsVisual InsightsRelated ConceptsUPSC RelevanceSource Topic

Source Topic

Protecting Linguistic Minorities: A Key to National HarmonyPolity & Governance

Related Concepts

Linguistic MinoritiesOfficial Language