Powers and Functions of Gram Panchayat The Panchayat Act specifies the functions, powers and duties of the Gram Panchayats. A Gram Panchayat shall provide for: Sanitation, conservancy and drainage and the prevention of public nuisances; Curative and preventive measures in respect of any epidemic; Supply of drinking water and disinfecting the sources of supply and … [Read more...]
Powers of High Court in India
The High Court occupies a very important and critical position in the judicial system of India. Article 214 of the Indian constitution provide that "There shall be a High Court in each State." Two or more states also may have a common High Court. A High Court consists of a Chief Justice and such other judges as the President may appoint. The President appoints the judges of … [Read more...]
Powers and Functions of Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) in an Indian State
Functions of Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) in an Indian State The lower chamber of the state legislature is known as the Legislative Assembly or Vidhan Sabha. In states with bicameral legislatures, the upper chamber is known as the Legislative Council or Vidhan Parishad. The total number of members of the Legislative Assemblies varies between 500 to 40. The members of … [Read more...]
Appointment of Governor of State in India
At the head of the Government of a component state of the Indian union stands a Governor. The Governor of the States of India is appointed by the President of India for a period of five years. A Governor is appointed on the advice of the Union Council of Ministers, or in reality on the advice of the Prime Minister. For the President to consult the Chief Minister of the … [Read more...]
Regionalism in Indian Politics
Regionalism in Indian Politics is fast spreading across various states of India. It has become a striking feature of the Indian political party system. The rise of regional political parties have played significant role in the regional, state and even national politics of our democratic country. After the first general election of 1952, the Election Commission had declared 19 … [Read more...]