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The Council of Ministers comprises Cabinet Ministers, Minister of
States (independent charge or otherwise) and Deputy Ministers. Prime
Minister communicates all decisions of the Council of Ministers
relating to administration of affairs of the Union and proposals for
legislation to the President. Generally, each department has an
officer designated as secretary to the Government of India to advise
Ministers on policy matters and general administration. The Cabinet
Secretariat has an important coordinating role in decision making at
highest level and operates under direction of Prime Minister.
The Legislative Arm of the Union, called Parliament, consists of
the President, Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha. All legislation requires
consent of both houses of parliament. However, in case of money
bills, the will of the Lok Sabha always prevails.
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