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National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog
Jul 18, 2015
The NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India), is a think tank of the Government of India established on 1 January 2015 as a replacement for the Planning Commission to give suggestions to the Governments at the central and state levels with relevant strategic, directional and technical advice across the spectrum of key elements of policy / development process. The Prime Minister of India heads the Aayog as the Chairperson. Currently Arvind Pangariya is the vice chairman of the NITI Ayog.
National Human Rights Commission
Jul 18, 2015
National Human Rights Commission is a statutory body responsible for the protection and promotion of human rights in the country. The National Human Rights Commission was established in the year 1993 by the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 passed by the Parliament. It must be headed by the retired chief justice of India.
National Finance Commission
Jul 18, 2015
The primary mandate of the National Finance Commission is to recommend a formula for sharing net proceeds of tax revenues of the Centre with the states. Article 280 of the Constitution of India requires the Constitution of a Finance Commission every five years, or earlier on the recommendation of president of India.
Fundamental Duties of the Citizens of India
Jul 18, 2015
The fundamental duties were incorporated in Part IV-A of our constitution by 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976. Presently we have 11 fundamental duties in our constitution under article 51-A, which are statutory duties and are enforceable by law. The idea behind the incorporation of the fundamental rights was to emphasise the obligation of the citizen in exchange of the comprehensive fundamental rights enjoyed by them.
Electoral Reforms in India
Jul 17, 2015
Electoral reforms refer to the development and benign change in election processes in India in order to facilitate better democracy, clean politics, ideal members of legislative houses, equality of representation and so on. Articles 324-329 deal with elections and electoral reforms. Electoral reforms are required to uphold the aspiration of our ancestors, to accomplish the ideals of our constitution and to have a true democracy in letter as well as in spirit by conducting fair elections.
Elections in India
Jul 17, 2015
Elections are a significant part of the Indian democratic structure. Elections in India are held for the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, the State Legislative Assemblies (Vidhan Sabha), Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad). Elections are conducted as per constitutional provisions and the laws made by the Parliament. Article 324 of Indian constitution explains about the provision of election commission in India.
Election Commission of India
Jul 17, 2015
The constitution under article 324 provides for an Election Commission, the apex body, which conducts elections in India in a free and fair manner to ensure people’s participation in the election process. The Election Commission of India is an autonomous, established federal authority responsible for administering all the electoral processes in the Republic of India. Under the supervision of the commission, free and fair elections have been held in India at regular intervals as per the principles enshrined in the Constitution.
Directive Principles of State Policy
Jul 17, 2015
The Directive Principles of State Policy is contained in Part IV of the Constitution (Articles 36-51). The aim of the Directive Principles was to set up certain social and economic goals before the law makers to bring about social change in the country in direction of greater social and economic equality.
Co-operative Societies
Jul 17, 2015
A co-operative society is a type of volunteer association. Article 19 states that the Right to form co-operative societies is a fundamental right and Article 43-B provides for the promotion of co-operative societies (DPSP).
Central Information Commission
Jul 17, 2015
Central Information Commission is not a constitutional body but an independent body, which look into complaints and appeals pertaining to offices, public sector undertakings, financial institutions etc., under the government and the Union territories. Under the Government of India to act upon complaints from those individuals who have not been able to submit information requests to a Central Public Information Officer or State Public Information Officer.
Cabinet Committees
Jul 17, 2015
Cabinet Committees are extra-constitutional. There are two types of cabinet committees- standing and ad-hoc. Standing cabinet committees are permanent whereas ad-hoc cabinet committees are temporary and deals with special issues. Some committees are: Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), the Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs, the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs (CCPA), the Cabinet Committee on Prices (CCP), the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), and the Cabinet Committee on Investment (CCI).
Bills and Passing of an Act
Jul 17, 2015
A bill is the draft of a legislative proposal, which becomes a law after receiving the approval of both the houses of the Parliament and the assent of the President. There are four types of bills-ordinary bill, money bill, finance bill and constitutional amendment bills. After a Bill has been introduced, it is published in the Official Gazette. Even before introduction, a Bill might, with the permission of the Speaker, be published in the Gazette.
Basic Structure (Doctrine) of the Constitution
Jul 17, 2015
The basic structure (or doctrine) of the Constitution of India applies only to constitutional amendments, which states that the Parliament cannot destroy or alter the basic features of the Indian Constitution. These features includes (1) Supremacy of the constitution. (2) Republican and democratic form of govt. (3) Secular character of constitution. (4) Separation of power. (5) Federal character of constitution.
Anti-Defection Law
Jul 17, 2015
The Anti-Defection Law was passed in the year 1985 through the 52nd Amendment to the Constitution, which added the Tenth Schedule to the Indian Constitution. A Member of Parliament or state legislature was deemed to have defected if he either voluntarily resigned from his party or disobeyed the directives of the party leadership on a vote.
Amendment of the Constitution
Jul 17, 2015
Amendment of the Constitution refers to the formal change in the text of the written constitution of a nation or state. The Amendment of the Constitution is highly required in order to modify and guide the constitution to reflect the reality of life. There are two types of Amendments and various methods for amending the constitution.
Citizenship
Jun 20, 2015
Citizenship is the status of a person recognised under the law as being a member of the state. However, the Citizenship Act of 1955 and its Amendments deal with acquisition and termination of citizenship. Moreover, the Constitution has also provided citizenship rights for Overseas citizen of India, Non-resident Indians and Persons of Indian origin.
Preamble of the Constitution
Jun 20, 2015
The Preamble serves as an introduction to the Constitution. It was amended by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act in 1976, which determined to constitute India into a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, and Democratic republic. It secures justice, liberty, equality to all the citizens of India and promotes fraternity among the people.
The Constituent Assembly of India
Jun 20, 2015
The Constituent Assembly of India was a sovereign body, which was formed on the recommendations of the Cabinet Mission which visited India in 1946 to draft a Constitution for the country. However, later on the Constituent Assembly also faced certain criticisms after its formation.
Judicial Review and Judicial Activism
Jun 16, 2015
Judicial Review refers to the power of judiciary to review and determine the validity of a law or an order. On the other hand, Judicial Activism refers to the use of judicial power to articulate and enforce what is beneficial for the society in general and people at large.
Fundamental Rights
Jun 16, 2015
Part III of the constitution guarantees certain basic rights to the citizens of India known as the Fundamental Rights, which are justifiable. The Fundamental Rights has been classified under the six categories- Right to Equality, Right to Freedom, Right against Exploitation, Right to Freedom of Religion, Cultural and Educational rights and Right to constitutional remedies.
Features of the Indian Constitution
Jun 15, 2015
Constitution is the Fundamental Law of any country which sets out the framework and the principal functions of various organs of the government. At present, the Constitution of India contains 448 Articles in 25 Parts and 12 Schedules. However, there are multiple features of the Constitution, namely Secular State, Federalism, Parliamentary Government, Fundamental Rights and many more.
The making of the Constitution of India
Sep 10, 2014
The Constitution of India came into force on 26 January 1950.
Indian Constitution: Important Amendments at a Glance
Sep 3, 2014
The article 368 provides that the parliament can amend any provision of the constitution by following the given procedure.
Constitution of India: features taken from other countries
Sep 2, 2014
The Indian Constitution is unique in its contents and spirit. Though borrowed from almost every constitution of the world, the constitution of India has several salient features that distinguish it from the constitutions of other countries. Here, we are giving the list borrowed features of Indian Constitution which is very useful for the students who are preparing for the competitive examinations.
Making of the constituent assembly
Aug 29, 2014
Under the ‘cabinet mission plan’ the constituent assembly came into existence in November, 1946.
The Acts passed before constitution
Aug 29, 2014
The British government passed many laws and acts in India before the formulation of constitution.
Election Commission of India
Mar 29, 2014
Article 324 in the constitution of India 1949 states that the Superintendence, direction and control of elections to be vested in an Election Commission.
Presidential Elections in India 2012 : Control Room
Jul 25, 2012
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION, 2012 CONTROL ROOM AT PARLIAMENT HOUSE, NEW DELHI
Presidential Elections 2012 : Returning and Assistant returning officers
Jul 25, 2012
Presidential Elections 2012 : Returning and Assistant returning officers for the Presidential Elections in India , 2012.
Presidential Elections of India 2012 : Detailed Polling Report
Jul 25, 2012
Detailed Polling Report of Indian Presidential Elections 2012
Presidential Elections in India 2012 : Pranab Mukherjee Oath Ceremony
Jul 25, 2012
Presidential Elections in India 2012 : Pranab Mukherjee Oath Ceremony on 25.07.2012
Presidential Elections in India 2012 : value of votes
Jul 24, 2012
Presidential Election, 2012
Statement of value of votes of Elected members of the State legislative assemblies and both houses of Parliament as per provisions of Article 55(2) of the Constitution of India.
Presidential Elections in India 2012 : Scrutinized Nominations
Jul 24, 2012
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION, 2012
Statement showing Valid Nomination Papers after Scrutiny held on Monday, the 2nd of July, 2012 and Tuesday, the 3rd of July, 2012
Presidential Elections in India 2012 : Counting of Votes
Jul 24, 2012
Presidential Election, 2012 - Directions for Media Coverage During Polling and Counting of Votes
Presidential Elections in India 2012 : Result Sheet
Jul 24, 2012
The 14th indirect presidential election, in order to elect the 13th president, was held in India on 19 July 2012.
Presidential Elections in India 2012 : Results
Jul 24, 2012
The 14th indirect presidential election, in order to elect the 13th president, was held in India on 19 July 2012.
The Dome of Rashtrapati Bhavan : The official home of the President of India
Jul 23, 2012
The Dome of Rashtrapati Bhavan (The official home of the President of India)
Rashtrapati Bhavan : Mughal Gardens
Jul 23, 2012
Rashtrapati Bhavan ( Mughal Gardens )
Rashtrapati Bhavan :
Raisins Hills
Jul 23, 2012
Rashtrapati Bhavan ( Raisina Hills )
The Design of Rashtrapati Bhavan :
The official home of the President of India
Jul 23, 2012
The Design of Rashtrapati Bhavan (The official home of the President of India)
The Plan of Rashtrapati Bhavan :
The official home of the President of India
Jul 23, 2012
The Plan of Rashtrapati Bhavan (The official home of the President of India)
The history of Rashtrapati Bhavan :
The official home of the President of India
Jul 23, 2012
The Viceroy's House after indipendence became the official home of the President of India, located at the Western end of Rajpath in New Delhi, India which is popularly known as Rashtrapati Bhavan.The decision to build a residence in New Delhi for the British Viceroy during the Delhi Durbar in December 1911 that the capital of India would be relocated from Calcutta to Delhi. When the plan for a new city, New Delhi, adjacent to and south of Old Delhi, was developed after the Delhi Durbar, the new palace for the Viceroy of India was given an enormous size and prominent position.
Number of votes of each elector at the Presidential Election, 2012
Jul 19, 2012
Number of votes of each elector at the Presidential Election, 2012 as per Election commission of India
Office of the President of India: Instructions to electors
Jul 18, 2012
Article 52 of the Indian constitution says that there shall be a president of India. President is elected by the electoral college of (i) elected members of both house of the parliament (ii) elected members of state legislatures (iii) elected members of the legislative assemblies of the Delhi and Puducherry (added by 70th amendment Act, 1992).
14th Vice Presidential Elections in India
Jul 13, 2012
The 14th Vice Presidential Elections in India
List of Vice-Presidents in India and their Term of Office
Jul 9, 2012
Article 63 of Indian Constitution states that "there shall be a Vice-President of India. Vice-President is elected by the members of an electoral college consisting of the members of both houses of parliament. State legislature has no role in this election. Vice-President is the ex- officio chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
Union Territories
Dec 11, 2010
Union territories are administrated by the President acting to such extent as he thinks fit, through an Administrator appointed by him. Administrators of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Delhi and Pondicherry are designated as Lieutenant Governors, while Administrator of Chandigarh is designated as Chief Commissioner.
The Union
Dec 11, 2010
The Union executive consists of the President, the Vice-President and the Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister at the head to aid and advise the President.
State
Dec 11, 2010
State executive consists of Governor and Council of Ministers with Chief Minister as its head. Governor of a state is appointed by the President for a term of five years and holds office during his pleasure.
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