Constitutional Provisions: Article 165 has provided for the office of the Advocate General. Fact: The Highest law officer in the state Appointment and Term Appointed by the Governor Qualification – He must be qualified to be the Judge of the … Continue reading →

Authority: The Attorney General (AG) of India is a part of the Union Executive.  AG is the highest law officer in the country. Constitutional Backing: Article 76 of the Constitution provides for the office of AG of India. Appointment and … Continue reading →

Constitutional Backing: Article 148 provide for independent office for Comptroller and Auditor General of India Pre – Independence Period: It is called Auditor General appointed by Secretary of State  (1919) and Government of India Act,1935 say crown appoint him. Role … Continue reading →

Constitutional Backing: Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities, also known as Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities in India (CLM), is a constitutional body under Article 350B of the Constitution. Objectives CLM has the mandate to provide equal opportunities to linguistic minorities for … Continue reading →

Formations 102nd Constitution Amendment Act, 2018 provides constitutional status to the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC). Previously NCBC was a statutory body under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Aim: It has the authority to examine complaints and … Continue reading →

Formations It was established in 2004 It was created by revising Article 338 of the Constitution and adding a new Article 338A by the Constitution (89th Amendment) Act of 2003. With effect from February 19, 2004, the National Commission for … Continue reading →

Constitutional Backing: National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) is a constitutional body established under Article 338. Aim: Works to safeguard the interests of the scheduled castes (SC) in India. Composition: It consists of the chairperson, vice-chairperson, and three other members. … Continue reading →

Goods and Services Tax (GST) What is it?: It is a destination-based taxation system. Formations: Established by the 101st Constitutional Amendment Act. Motto: “One Nation One Tax” Aim: To make India a unified market. Features It is a single tax … Continue reading →