Which constitutional amendment limited the size of the Council of Ministers to 15 % of the total strength of the Lok Sabha?

The correct answer is 91st Amendment.

Key Points

• The 91st Amendment of the Indian Constitution was passed in 2003.
• This amendment introduced a crucial change to the structure and composition of the Council of Ministers.
• It limited the size of the Council of Ministers to 15% of the total strength of the Lok Sabha or the legislative assembly of a state.
• The amendment aimed to prevent the proliferation of the number of ministers and promote a more efficient and streamlined government.
• It also included provisions to strengthen the anti-defection law by disqualifying defectors from ministerial positions.
• The amendment was part of the ongoing efforts to improve governance and reduce the burden on the exchequer.
• The President of India gave his assent to this amendment on January 1, 2004.

 Additional Information

• 99th Amendment
  • The 99th Amendment of the Indian Constitution was passed in 2014.
  • This amendment aimed to establish the National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) for the appointment of judges to the higher judiciary.
  • However, it was declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court in 2015.
• 86th Amendment
  • The 86th Amendment of the Indian Constitution was passed in 2002.
  • This amendment made education a fundamental right for children aged 6 to 14 years under Article 21A.
• 73rd Amendment
  • The 73rd Amendment of the Indian Constitution was passed in 1992.
  • This amendment introduced the concept of Panchayati Raj in India, providing constitutional status to village-level governance.
  • It aimed to create a three-tier system of Panchayati Raj for rural development.