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The Leader of the House: A Vital Role in the Legislative Process The Leader of the House, a position often overlooked in discussions of political power, plays a crucial role in the smooth functioning of a legislative body. This article delves into the responsibilities, powers, and influence of the Leader of the House, exploring its … Read more
LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE AND JUDICIAL CONTROL OVER ADMINISTRATION The need for effective control over administration is, thus, obvious. Public opinion, professional standards and ethics, and the nature of the Society-all influence administration in varying ways and capacities and exercise control over it. A study of this problem may, however, be made here under the following major … Read more
Speaker of the Lok Sabha The Office of the Speaker occupies a pivotal position in our parliamentary Democracy. It has been said of the Office of the Speaker that while the members of Parliament represent the individual constituencies, the Speaker represents the full authority of the House itself. He symbolises the dignity and power of … Read more
The Environment Protection Act is an important legislation that provides for coordination of activities of the various regulatory agencies, creation of authorities with adequate powers for environmental protection, regulation of the discharge of environmental pollutants, handling of hazardous substances, etc. The Act provided an opportunity to extend legal protection to non-forest habitats (‘Ecologically Sensitive Areas’) … Read more
Parliament is the central institution through which the will of the people is expressed, laws are passed and government is held to account. It plays a vital role in a Democracy, and endeavours to be truly representative, transparent, accessible, accountable and effective in its many functions. The Parliament has two Houses–Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha. … Read more
State Legislature : Organization, Powers and functions Articles 168 to 212 in Part VI of the Constitution deal with the organisation, composition, duration, officers, procedures, privileges, powers and so on of the state legislature.In most of the States, the Legislature consists of the Governor and the Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha). This means that these State … Read more
The Indian Parliamentary System: A Deep Dive into the Structure and Functioning The Indian Parliamentary System, a cornerstone of the country’s democratic framework, is a complex and dynamic entity. It is a system of government where the executive branch is accountable to the legislative branch, a unique blend of Westminster traditions and Indian adaptations. This … Read more
Army Army fulfilled four important functions: Instrument to conquer Indian powers Defended the British Empire in India against foreign rivals Safe-guarded against internal revolt Chief instrument for extending and defending the British Empire in Asia and Africa. Bulk of the army consisted of Indians. In 1857, of the total strength of 311400, about 265900 were … Read more
Article 78: The Prime Minister’s Mandate – A Deep Dive into the Duties of India’s Chief Executive The Prime Minister of India, the head of the executive branch, holds a pivotal position in the country’s political landscape. Article 78 of the Constitution of India outlines the key duties and responsibilities of this office, providing a … Read more
The Symphony of Democracy: Understanding the Mechanics of Parliamentary Proceedings Parliamentary democracy, a cornerstone of many modern nations, thrives on the intricate interplay of debate, deliberation, and decision-making. This system, where elected representatives gather to formulate laws and scrutinize government actions, relies on a complex set of procedures and conventions known as parliamentary proceedings. This … Read more