Constitutional and Non Constitutional Bodies Chart
Constitutional and Non-Constitutional Bodies Chart for UPSC
Non-Constitutional Bodies Chart UPSC
| Non-Constitutional Bodies | Description |
|---|---|
| Election Commission of India | An autonomous constitutional authority responsible for administering elections to the Parliament and State legislatures in India. |
| National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) | A statutory body responsible for promoting and protecting human rights in India. |
| National Commission for Women (NCW) | A statutory body tasked with promoting and protecting the rights of women in India. |
| Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) | The premier investigative agency in India, operating under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions. |
| Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) | A statutory regulatory body responsible for regulating the securities market in India. |
| Reserve Bank of India (RBI) | India’s central banking institution, responsible for regulating the country’s monetary and financial system. |
| National Green Tribunal (NGT) | A specialized judicial body established for effective and expeditious disposal of cases related to environmental protection. |
| Planning Commission (Now NITI Aayog) | A non-constitutional, non-statutory body responsible for formulating five-year plans and policies for India’s economic development. |
| Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) | A statutory censorship and classification body under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, responsible for certifying films for public exhibition in India. |
| National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) | A statutory body responsible for formulating policies, plans, and guidelines for disaster management in India. |
Constitutional Bodies Chart for UPSC
| Constitutional Bodies | Description |
|---|---|
| Election Commission of India | An autonomous constitutional authority responsible for administering elections to the Parliament and State legislatures. |
| Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) | A constitutional body responsible for conducting examinations and appointments to the All India and Central Services. |
| State Public Service Commissions (SPSC) | Constitutional bodies in each state responsible for conducting examinations and appointments to state government services. |
| Finance Commission | A constitutional body that recommends the distribution of financial resources between the Union and the States. |
| National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) | A constitutional body responsible for safeguarding the rights and interests of Scheduled Castes in India. |
| National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) | A constitutional body responsible for safeguarding the rights and interests of Scheduled Tribes in India. |
| Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) | A constitutional authority responsible for auditing the accounts of the Union and State governments. |
| Attorney General of India | The chief legal advisor to the Government of India and is appointed by the President of India. |
| Advocate General | The chief legal advisor to the state government and is appointed by the Governor of the state. |
| National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) | While not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution, it operates as a quasi-judicial body for the protection of human rights. |