Aim:
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- Established under Article 263 to coordinate between states and between Centre & states.
- President can constitute the council if it serves public interest.
- President defines its duties, organization, and procedure.
Role:
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- Recommends solutions on inter-state & Centre-state relations.
- Investigates & discusses subjects of mutual interest.
- Deliberates on issues referred by the Chairman.
- Promotes coordination between Centre & states.
Issues:
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- Infrequent meetings like met only 11 times since 1990s.
- Not a permanent body and lack independent secretariat.
- Recommendations are advisory and non-binding.
- Influenced by political dynamics.
Way forward:
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- Regular and timely meetings
- Clear and well defined agenda
- Integration of technology to facilitate communication.
