Categories
Polity

Delimitation in India

What is Delimitation? ✅ Delimitation is the process of redrawing the boundaries of parliamentary and state legislative constituencies to ensure equal representation based on population changes.✅ It is conducted to maintain a balance in voter distribution and prevent overrepresentation or underrepresentation of certain regions. I. Constitutional Basis of Delimitation Article Provision Article 82 Parliament must […]

Categories
Polity

Temporary, Transitional, and Special Provisions (Part XXI – Articles 369 to 392)

The Indian Constitution includes Temporary, Transitional, and Special Provisions to deal with specific situations in different states and during the transition from British rule to an independent India. 👉 Part XXI (Articles 369 to 392) of the Indian Constitution deals with these provisions.👉 Covers temporary laws, special rights for some states, and adaptations after independence. […]

Categories
Polity

Emergency Provisions in India (Part XVIII – Articles 352 to 360)

The Emergency Provisions in the Indian Constitution allow the Central Government to assume greater powers during extraordinary situations. These provisions were borrowed from the Weimar Constitution of Germany and aim to protect national security, constitutional stability, and financial stability. 👉 Part XVIII (Articles 352 to 360) of the Indian Constitution deals with Emergency Provisions.👉 Three […]

Categories
Polity

Official Language of India (Part XVII – Articles 343 to 351)

India is a multilingual country with 22 official languages recognized in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution. The Constitution of India lays down provisions for the official language of the Union and the States to ensure smooth communication in governance. 👉 Part XVII (Articles 343 to 351) of the Indian Constitution deals with the Official […]

Categories
Polity

Elections in India (Part XV – Articles 324 to 329)

Elections are the foundation of democracy, allowing people to choose their representatives. The Election Commission of India (ECI) conducts free and fair elections at various levels of government. 👉 Part XV (Articles 324 to 329) of the Indian Constitution deals with elections.👉 Ensures universal adult suffrage (right to vote for all above 18 years). I. […]

Categories
Polity

Tribunals in India (Part XIV-A – Articles 323A & 323B)

Tribunals are quasi-judicial bodies that help in speedy and specialized justice in specific areas like service matters, tax disputes, environmental cases, and consumer issues. 👉 Part XIV-A (Articles 323A & 323B) of the Indian Constitution deals with Tribunals.👉 Introduced by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976 to reduce the burden on regular courts. I. What […]

Categories
Polity

Services Under Union & States (Part XIV – Articles 308 to 323)

The civil services of India are divided between the Union Government and the State Governments to ensure smooth administration. These services help in policy implementation, governance, and law enforcement. 👉 Part XIV (Articles 308 to 323) of the Indian Constitution deals with Services under the Union & States.👉 Covers recruitment, conditions, and protection of civil […]

Categories
Polity

Finance, Property, Trade, and Services (Part XII – Articles 264 to 300A)

The Indian Constitution provides a detailed framework for managing financial resources, government property, trade regulations, and public services between the Centre and States. 👉 Part XII (Articles 264 to 300A) of the Indian Constitution deals with: I. Financial Provisions (Articles 264-291) These articles define how revenue and financial responsibilities are distributed between the Centre and […]

Categories
Polity

Municipalities in India (Part IX-A – Articles 243P to 243ZG)

Municipalities are local self-government institutions that govern urban areas in India. They are responsible for urban planning, public services, and infrastructure development. 👉 Part IX-A (Articles 243P to 243ZG) of the Indian Constitution deals with Municipalities.👉 Introduced by the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, effective from June 1, 1993. What is a Municipality? ✅ A […]

Categories
Polity

Panchayati Raj System in India (Part IX – Articles 243-243O)

The Panchayati Raj system is a three-tier system of local self-governance in rural India. It empowers villages, blocks, and districts to take decisions for local development. 👉 Part IX (Articles 243-243O) of the Indian Constitution deals with Panchayati Raj.👉 Introduced by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 and came into effect on April 24, 1993. […]