The Prime Minister enjoys the following powers in relation to the President:
- He/she is the principal channel of communication between the President and the council of ministers.
- It is the duty of the Prime Minister to: (a) Communicate to the President all decisions of the council of ministers relating to the administration of the Union and legislative proposals. (b) Furnish such information as the President may call for. (c) Submit for the consideration of the council of ministers any matter on which a decision has been taken by a minister but not considered by the council, if the President so requires.
- He/she advises the President on the appointment of important officials like the attorney general, CAG, UPSC chairman/members, election commissioners, and finance commission chairman/members.