discuss the significance and functions of the prime Ministers office
Answers
The powers of the Prime Minister are as follows:-
i) He chairs Cabinet meeetings.
ii) He coordinates the work of different departments.
iii) His decisions are final in case any disagreements arise between Departments.
iv) All ministers work under his leadership. He distributes and redistributes work to the ministers.
v) He has the power to dismiss ministers.
vi) If the Prime Minister quits, the entire ministry quits.
The significance of the Prime Minister is that he/she is the leader of the ruling party. He/she has the support of the majority in Parliament which allows them to have a greater power over legislation and any other policy decisions that pass through the Parliament. Also, in Cabinet meetings he/she is the one in charge.
Answer:
The "significance and functions" of the "Prime Minister’s office" are:
• It is responsible for managing and coordinating the functions of the government. It interacts with all the state government, ministers of the state and the centre and deals with the governance
• The anti corruption bureau and the public grievances addressal wing comes under the Prime Minister office.
• Issues of defense, policies, appointments to the administrative services etc come under the PMO.
• Two funds namely the national defense fund and the Prime Minsters national relief fund come directly under the PMO.