Municipalities 1687-88 The first municipal corporation in India Madras. 1726 The municipal corporations were set up in Bombay and Calcutta. 1935 Local self-government was declared as a provincial subject Rajiv Gandhi (65th CA); VP singh failed by Narshima Rao by 74 CA, 1992. Central level – urban local government dealt with following three ministries: a.       […]

Panchayati Raj Introduction ·         Term Panchayati Raj – rural local self-governance ·         Constitutionalised through 73rd CAA, 1992 Evolution of Panchayati Raj 1.       Balwant Raj Mehta Committee ·         Recommended scheme for democratic decentralisation ·         Rajasthan was the first state to establish Panchayati Raj – 1959. ·         Followed by Andhra Pradesh-1959 2.       Ashok Mehta Committee ·         Recommended

Special Provisions for Some States Art.- 371 ·         Articles 371 to 371-J in Part XXI ·         Special provision for 12 states ·         Special provisions with respect to the state of Maharashtra, Gujarat. Art 371 A w.r.t the state of Nagaland 371 B w.r.t the state of Assam. 371 C w.r.t the state of Manipur 371D

Subordinate Courts Introduction As they are under subordination under the high court at district and lower levels. Constitutional Provisions Articles 233 to 237 in Part VI of the Constitution. 1.   Appointment of District Judges- The appointment of district judges, Posting, transfer, promotion with Consultation of HC by the governor. 2.   Appointment of other Judges- should

Tribunals Original Constitution No Tribunal 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 (Tribunal) – Art 323 A – Administrative Tribunal Art 323 B – Dealing with other matters Added in Part XIV- to the Constitution. ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS Central govt. To establish one central Administrative tribunal and the state administrative tribunals. CAT Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) – 1985 Delhi

High Court [Articles 214 to 231] – Part VI Introduction Single Integrated Judicial System High Court below Supreme Court & above the subordinate courts. Top position in Judicial administration of a state. 1862→ Calcutta- Bombay – Madras, 1866 – Allahabad H.C 1950→ Existing H.C of province in British India came to own H.C. Art-214→ each

State Legislature Art → 168-212 No uniformity, bicameral legislature ORGANISATION OF STATE LEGISLATURE 2018→ 7 state, bicameral Legis. → AP, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Jammu and Kashmir. 22→ state unicameral legislature. When Bicameral STATE LEGISLATURE (SL)→Governor + L.C. + LA→ Vidhan Sabha or Lower house upper house or Vidhan Parishad. Created or

State Council of Minister (COM) Article 163 COM headed by CM advice the Governor cannot be inquired in any court. Art 164 ·         CM – by governor advice COM. ·         Added with the 91st amendment act of 2003. Minister shall hold office during the pleasure of the governor. ·         Minister was not a member of

Chief Minister Real Executive Head Appointed by Govt. on the basis of Rec. of Sarkaria Commission CM should not prove majority before appointed. 6 months for a person to get member of any house. Oath Governor – [other + office of secrecy] Term Not fixed, during pleasure of POI Governor dismiss only if he/she lack

Governor[Part- IV] Governor ·         Part IV – (153-167) Article. ·         Chief executive head of the state – nominal head – like President State Executive State executive consists of the governor, the chief minister, the council of ministers and the advocate general. Dual Role ·         Constitutional head of the state. ·         Representative of the Centre –