Issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure

The Indian constitution provides for a federal framework with powers (legislative ,executive and financial) divided between the center and the states. However, there is no division of judicial power as the constitution has established an integrated judicial system to enforce both the central laws as well as state law. The Indian federation is not the … Read more Issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure

Separation of powers between various organs

The doctrine of the separation of powers finds its roots in the ancient world, where the concepts of governmental functions, and the theories of mixed and balanced government, were evolved. These were essential elements in the development of the doctrine of the separation of powers. Their transmission through medieval writings, to provide the basis of … Read more Separation of powers between various organs

Dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions

Dispute Redressal Mechanisms and Institutions. Emergence and use of Alternative Dispute Redressal Mechanisms. In a democracy, the citizens make the government and hold it accountable. Government is operated by bureaucracy for whom the rules and regulations are more important than helping the citizens. Also, it tends to keep things secret and department like electricity and … Read more Dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions

District Administration – Evolution of District Administration

District has been the basic unit of administration in India since ancient times. In India, we have a democratic welfare state which involves wide scope of activities for the development of the people and the nation as a whole. District administration, is that part of public administration which functions in the territorial limits of the … Read more District Administration – Evolution of District Administration

Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these

Parliament is the central institution through which the will of the people is expressed, laws are passed and government is held to account. It plays a vital role in a democracy, and endeavours to be truly representative, transparent, accessible, accountable and effective in its many functions. The Parliament has two Houses–Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha. … Read more Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these

Panchayati Raj Institutions and Urban Local Bodies

Panchayats and Municipalities Panchayats Village Panchayat In the structure of the Panchayati Raj, the Village Panchayat is the lowest unit. There is a Panchayat for each village or a group of villages in case the population of these villages happens to be too small. The Panchayat chiefly consists of representatives elected by the people of … Read more Panchayati Raj Institutions and Urban Local Bodies

Pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity

Pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity Pressure groups have become a very important part of an administrative system. These groups try to pressurise the administrative and political system of a country either to ensure that their interests are promoted or to see that at least their interests are not relegated … Read more Pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity

Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries

Comparison of the Indian Constitution with that of other countries Salient features of Indian constitution The bulkiest constitution of the world The Indian constitution is one of the bulkiest constitution of the world, comprising of 395 articles, 22 parts and 12 schedules. So far the constitution underwent 100 amendments. Rigidity and flexibility  The Indian constitution … Read more Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries

Constitution of India: Evolution, Foundation, characteristics

Although the systems of ancient India do have their reflections in the Constitutions of India, the direct sources of the Constitution lie in the administrative and legislative developments of the British period.   Regulating Act of 1773 This Act was based on the report of a committee headed by the British Prime Minister Lord North. … Read more Constitution of India: Evolution, Foundation, characteristics