Constitutional bodies in India are the bodies or institutes that have its name mentioned in Indian constitution. It derives power directly from the constitution. Any type of change in mechanism of these bodies needs constitutional amendment.
They are as follows:
1. Attorney General | |
Articles | 76 |
Tenure and Removal | Holds office during the pleasure of President. |
Further Appointment | YES |
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2. Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG ) | |
Articles | 148 |
Tenure and Removal |
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Further Appointment | NO |
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Additional Information | His certification regarding net proceeds of any tax or duty is final. |
3. Election Commission | |
Articles | 324 |
Composition | Chief Election Commissioner + Other commissioners (appointed by President) |
Tenure and Removal | Determined by President (presently 65 yrs age or 6yrs, whichever is earlier.) |
Further Appointment | YES |
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4. Finance Commission | |
Articles | 280 |
Composition | Chairman (Experience in public affairs) + 4 members (Judges of HC, specialized knowledge of economics, accounts and finances of Govt.) |
Further Appointment | YES |
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Additional Information | It takes into consideration both capital and revenue requirements of state in formulating devolution |
5. National Commission for SC’s | |
Articles | 338 |
Composition | Chairman , Vice Chairman, Three others |
Tenure and Removal | For a term of three years. Pleasure of president |
Further Appointment | YES |
Powers | Quasi-judicial body It Monitors and reports working of constitutional safeguards for SC’s (including OBC’s and ST’s) While investigation and inquiry, has all the powers of a civil court |
6. National Commission for ST’s | |
Articles | 338-A |
Composition | Chairman , Vice Chairman, Three others |
Tenure and Removal | For a term of three years. Pleasure of president |
Further Appointment | YES |
Powers | Quasi-judicial body It Monitors and reports working of constitutional safeguards for ST’s (including OBC’s and SC’s) While investigation and inquiry, has all the powers of a civil court |
7. Special officer for Linguistic Minorities | |
Articles | 350B |
Composition | Commissioner assisted by deputy commissioner and assistant commissioner |
Tenure and Removal | Not mentioned by Constitution. Pleasure of president. |
Further Appointment | YES |
Powers | Monitors and reports working of constitutional safeguards for linguistic minorities |
8. Union Public Service Commission | |
Articles | 315 – 323 |
Composition | 9 – 11 members including Chairman. |
Tenure and Removal | 65 yrs of age / 6 yrs of service (whichever is earlier). |
Further Appointment | They are eligible only for appointment within SPSC and UPSC (Chairman of UPSC is not eligible for another term) |
Powers | Advisory powers, recruitment of All India Services, Central services, public services of centrally administered territories. |
9. State Public Service Commission | |
Articles | 315-323 |
Tenure and Removal | 62yrs of age/6 yrs of service (whichever is earlier) Appointed by Govt. |
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