Who has the power to give directions to the State Government to ensure compliance with Union laws?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) President of India
Explanation:
• Under Article 256 of the Indian Constitution, the President of India may issue directions to a State Government to ensure compliance with Union laws.
• These directions ensure proper execution of central laws by the states.
• The President acts on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers.
• This forms part of the administrative relations between the Union and States.
• Such directions aim at maintaining cooperative federalism.
Information Booster:
• If a State fails to comply with Union directions, Article 365 may be invoked, potentially leading to President’s Rule.
• Administrative relations ensure that the executive power of the Union extends to giving directions to the states.
Additional Knowledge:
(a) Prime Minister of India
• Cannot directly issue constitutional directions to states.
(b) Parliament of India
• Can legislate but does not issue administrative directions.
(c) Supreme Court of India
• Ensures judicial compliance, not administrative directions.