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
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In case of conflict between these principles and the Fundamental Rights the latter will prevail
They are enforceable by the High Courts and Supreme Court of India
It is the duty of the State to apply these principles while making laws
The attempt to confer primacy upon the Principles as against the Fundamental Rights has been foiled by the Supreme Court of India in the Minerva Mills Case