Indian Polity & Governance·Amendments

Collective Responsibility — Amendments

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AmendmentYearDescriptionImpact
42nd Amendment1976While the 42nd Amendment did not directly alter Articles 75(3) or 164(2), it significantly expanded the scope of collective responsibility by adding new directive principles and fundamental duties that the government must collectively implement. The amendment also strengthened the role of the Prime Minister and Chief Ministers in ensuring collective responsibility.Enhanced the scope of collective responsibility by expanding government obligations, making the principle more comprehensive in covering various aspects of governance and policy implementation.
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