What is Panchayati Raj System? Panchayati Raj System generally refers to the rural local self-government system in India. The Panchayati Raj institutions (PRI) consists of a three-tier system at district, zilla, and village level. In 1992, vide 73rd constitutional amendment, part IX titled “The … [Read more...]
Short Note on Types of Political Parties in India
Types of Political Parties in India On the basis of geographical spread: There are three types of parties seen in India on the basis of geographical spread. They are All India parties: They have all India presence. They are large political parties. They are present in almost every state of … [Read more...]
Functions of Panchayat Samiti
Functions of Panchayat Samiti The Panchayat Samiti meets at regular intervals to take stock of the activities and discuss developmental matters of local interest. Broadly, the functions of the Panchayat Samiti can be classified as: Delegated function, Community development function, … [Read more...]
Zilla Parishad: Functions of Zilla Parishad
Functions of Zilla Parishad Zilla Parishad is located at the apex of the Panchayat system at the district level. It consists of the Chairman of the Panchayat Samities as ex-officio Members, M.L.As, M.P.s of the area. Representatives of women, scheduled castes and tribes and backward class are … [Read more...]
Advantages and Disadvantages of Local Self Government
Advantages and Disadvantages of Local Self Government The scope of Local Self Government is completely different from the other two levels of administration, viz, state government and central government. The advantages and disadvantages of Local Self Government is discussed … [Read more...]
Gram Sabha and Gram Panchayat in India
Gram Sabha and Gram Panchayat Introduction: The Constitution (Seventy-Third Amendment) Act, 1992 was enacted to reform the Panchayat System in India. The Legislature of Indian States were given powers to decide the powers and composition of Gram Sabha and Gram Panchayats. Hence, the powers, … [Read more...]
Powers and Functions of Governor of an Indian States
Powers and Functions of Governor of an Indian State Under the Constitution of India, the machinery of the State Government is the same as that of the Central Government. Like the Union Government, the State Governments are also formed on the parliamentary pattern. The Governor is the chief … [Read more...]
Role and Functions of Supreme Court in India
Powers and Functions of Supreme Court in India The role and position of the Supreme Court is vital in the judicial and political system of India. The primary duty of the Supreme Court is to ascertain whether the laws are executed and obeyed properly and to see to it that no person is deprived of … [Read more...]
Functions of Election Commission of India
Election Commission of India The Election Commission conducts elections according to the prevalent laws in India. The Election Commission is entrusted with the task of ensuring free and fair elections. The main functions of the Election Commission of India are briefly discussed … [Read more...]
Powers and Functions of Chief Minister in India
Powers and Functions of Chief Ministers The powers and functions of the Chief Minister can be discussed under the following heads: 1. The Leader of the Legislative Assembly: The Chief Minister is the leader of the Legislative Assembly of the State. On his advice the Governor exercises his … [Read more...]
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