Deshmukh, B.G. creator text xu| 1997 continuing ng p.408-415. Analytically examining the establishment of the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) in India since Independence, the author takes a closer look at developments in PMO's office during the tenures of office of Pandit Nehru and those who succeeded him. Although he highlights the negative traits of PMO and their adverse impact on administration, yet he upholds its necessity in view of the present-day needs. - Reproduced Civil service - India Civil service Indian Journal of Public Administration 180718