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Question

The Supreme Court of India issued notice to the Badal Government of state of Punjab regarding appointing 18 ministers in the cabinet. It has been brought to the notice of the Supreme Court by PIL that appointment of 18 ministers in the state cabinet is unconstitutional as the constitution of India clearly provides that in any cabinet the number of ministers should not be more then 15% of the total strength of the legislature which in case state of Punjab is 117. Since number of 18 ministers makes the percentage as 15.38 it is more then 15% which is constitutionally allowed, hence it amounts to infringement of constitutional provision. According to Badal government the 15% of 117 members makes 15.55 persons which have been made 18 as a whole figure hence 18 ministers are appointed in the state cabinet. Now you decide what should be the real strength of the state cabinet 17 or 18 & why give valid reason keeping in mind the provisions of the constitution of India. Only serious answers.

Yes I'm sorry 15% of 117 should be read as 17.55 not 15.55 its my mistake.

Answer 1

the government has taken the proper decision,they cant do any thing else.only way is to remove one minister,but that will encourage internal problems for who will loose the post.we should let it go on is my answer.

Answer 2

15% of 117 is 17.55 (not 15.55).
Since, 18 ministers makes the percentage as 15.38 and which is allowed constituitionally, there is no question of the number.

Answer 3

Badal is well within the constitutional limit in appointing Ministers. Above .50% can be considered as one full and in this case it is 17.55%. This is frivolous case to get publicity.

Answer 4

What Badal govt answered to the court seems to be correct.

Answer 5

Rounding off 17.55 as 18 is perfectly alright.
Now, one should for their performance .

Answer 6

Because they cannot make another 0.5 minister they made it 18 ;-)