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(ii) They are entitled to see any file or ask for any information, which, in their opinion, is necessary for the Government of India to discharge their responsibilities of supervision and control.
(iii) They function as Advisers to the Rajpramukhs; in particular they are in charge of the matters over which exclusive authority vests in the Rajpramukhs.

Scrutiny of legislative measures.—The Union Governments refer to the Government of India for scrutiny all important legislative measures so that such enactments may not be repugnant to Central legislation and policy.

Approval of budget estimates.—In order that the financial and economic policy of the Governments of the Unions may no conflict with that of the Government of India, the budget estimates of the Unions are referred to the Government of India before they are presented to the Legislature or are finally adopted.

Key Appointments in Unions.—For the same reason it has been considered necssary to make special arrangements for appointments to certain key posts. The Chairman and Members of the Public Service Commission are, for example, selected in consultation with the Government of India. The rules defining the scope and functions of the Public Service Commission, the procedure for recruitment and regulation of the Services and the implementation of the guarantees given to the Services under the Covenants are also to be framed in consultation with the Government of India. The Government of India are also consulted and their approval obtained in regard to appointments of Chief and Finance Secretaries and Inspectors-General of Police.

214. To quote from a Memorandum issued on the subject by the Government of India, these arrangements—

"are essentially in the nature of a transitional expedient; they should be viewed as a co-operative enterprise in which the Ministries of the Unions, the officials of the Government of India and the Services of the Unions must work together in a joint effort to promote the well-being of the Unions and the wider interests of the country as a whole."

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