Constitutional Provisions for the Central Council of Ministers

The Central Council of Ministers is established under Articles 74 and 75 of the Constitution, which mandate that the entire executive is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha. As detailed in Polity by Laxmikant, this body is the linchpin of the executive branch, ensuring that government policies are formulated and executed in a coordinated manner.

The Constitution requires that the ministers, including the Prime Minister, act in unison and are collectively accountable for their decisions, thereby upholding the principle of collective responsibility.