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Inter-State Council (Article 263)
Constitutional & Public Law Doctrines
Definition
A constitutional body that may be established by the President to investigate and discuss subjects of common interest between the Union and States or between multiple States, facilitating policy coordination and resolving administrative friction.
Example
The Inter-State Council convenes Chief Ministers and Union Cabinet Ministers to formulate national consensus on internal security coordination, border policing, and disaster management protocols.