Constitutional and Non Constitutional bodies

Constitutional and non-constitutional bodies are established for efficient functioning of government. At federal and state levels, some administrative agencies derive their powers from the Constitution while others enjoy the powers they have by delegation i.e. they don’t have inherent, constitutionally mandated powers to act.

Constitutional Bodies

Constitutional bodies are institutions or authorities whose powers, duties, and structures are explicitly defined in the Constitution. Their roles extend beyond mere administrative functions, as they are designed to serve as checks and balances on governmental power.

Some important Constitutional Bodies are as follows:

Finance Commission

  • The first Finance Commission of India came into existence ....
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