who are apolitical

not influenced by the party in power

acting in an independent manner

who enjoy security of tenure and cannot be removed except by a special procedure

He acts as the link between the President and the Council of Ministers

He co-ordinates the policies of various ministries

He presides over Cabinet meetings

He appoints administrators of Union Territories

1910

1909

1908

1911

six

three

two

twelve

no Constitution

no elected government

no sovereignty

economically backward and financially poor