This topic explains the functions and powers of the President of India, covering both discretionary and constitutional powers, administrative processes, and the appointment procedures. Functions of the President The President of India is the highest constitutional authority of the country. Hence he has multiple and diverse functions, roles and responsibilities which can be divided/justified into 10 categories . And further they can be reclassified as Discretionary and Constitutional . Discretionary Powers (Only Three) Appointment of the Prime Minister Dissolution of Lok Sabha Terminations of the Council of Minister In these three matters President may take decision based upon his reason will and intellect (स्वेच्छा और बुद्धि). He is not bound by advice of the Council of Ministers. He may take any independent decision other than the Council of Ministers or He may follow any time tested tradition or conventions, or He may take the opinion of legal or constitutiona...