Which Article provides Ministers the right to participate in parliamentary proceedings but without voting rights?

The correct answer is Article 88.

Key Points

• Article 88 of the Indian Constitution provides Ministers the right to participate in the proceedings of either House, any joint sitting of the Houses, and any committee of Parliament of which they may be named members.
• However, they do not have the right to vote.
• This Article ensures that Ministers can contribute to discussions and provide necessary information, even if they are not members of the House.
• The aim is to facilitate the smooth functioning of Parliament by allowing those who hold executive authority to present their viewpoints.

 Additional Information

• Article 78
  • Article 78 of the Indian Constitution outlines the duties of the Prime Minister of India in relation to the furnishing of information to the President.
  • The Prime Minister is required to communicate to the President all decisions of the Council of Ministers relating to the administration of the affairs of the Union and proposals for legislation.
• Article 53
  • Article 53 vests the executive power of the Union in the President of India.
  • It states that the executive power shall be exercised by the President directly or through officers subordinate to him.
• Article 77
  • Article 77 deals with the conduct of business of the Government of India.
  • It states that all executive action of the Government of India shall be expressed to be taken in the name of the President.