Collective Responsibility of Executive to the Parliament

The collective responsibility of the executive to Parliament is a fundamental principle in parliamentary democracies like India, ensuring accountability, transparency, and cohesion within the government.

Collective Responsibilit

This principle forms the cornerstone of a parliamentary system of governance.

  • Article 75 of India's Constitution outlines that the Council of Ministers holds collective responsibility to the Lok Sabha, meaning all ministers are collectively accountable to the Lok Sabha for their actions, both intentional and unintentional.
  • In the event of a no-confidence motion passed by the Lok Sabha against the council of ministers, all ministers, including those from the Rajya Sabha, are required to resign. ....
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