Executive Powers of President — UPSC notes
(a) All executive actions are taken in President’s name
This means every decision of Central Government is officially issued in the name of President.
Executive Powers of President — Detailed & Easy First understand the base idea: In India, the real executive = Prime Minister + Council of Ministers But Constitution says: 👉 Executive power is vested in the President 👉 So all actions are taken in President’s name President = constitutional head Government = works in his/her name Now each power clearly 👇 (a) All executive actions are taken in President’s name This means every decision of Central Government is officially issued in the name of President. Even though decision is taken by ministers/officials, legally it is considered President’s decision. Detailed example Government wants to appoint a new IAS officer as District Collector. Process: DoPT prepares file Minister approves PM approves But final order will say: “The President of India is pleased to appoint…” So legally → appointment by President. Same for: Govt schemes approval Officer transfers Policy decisions Rules notification All in President’s name. (b) President makes rules on how orders are…