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Non-Constitutional Bodies Of India

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In government exams like SSC, Banking, Railways, etc we find many questions from the Indian polity section. This section is a part of the general awareness paper. Here we are going to discuss the polity topic which is very frequently asked in the exams i.e “Non Constitutional Bodies”. This topic is very important from the SSC CGL point of view so students should revise it and upgrade their scores in upcoming exams.

Non-Constitutional Bodies: 

  • Unconstitutional or extra-constitutional bodies are authorities or agencies that are not defined or mentioned in the Indian Constitution. 
     
  • It does not derive its powers from the Indian Constitution. 
     
  • Generally, a non-constitutional body derives powers from relevant laws passed by the Indian Parliament. 
     
  • Extra-constitutional bodies are also given power based on executive resolutions by the Indian government.

 

List of Non-Constitutional Bodies:

Serial No.

Name of the Body

  Chairperson  

Function

1 NITI Aayog Prime Minister
  • It works as an advisory body to provide direction and strategic input to the Union government and also to state governments that request it. 
     
  • It can speed up late policy implementation by promoting inter-ministerial, inter-governmental and inter-governmental coordination. 
     
  • The promotion of cooperative federalism is based on the principle that “strong states make a strong nation”. 
     
  • To change the top-down development approach with a bottom-up development approach. 
     
  • Shaping policy frameworks for the most vulnerable sectors of society that may not have benefited from economic progress. Create a support system for knowledge, innovation, and entrepreneurship through a community of experts, professionals, and national and international partners.
2 Central Information Commission                         Chief Information Commissioner
  • It gives a yearly report to the central government on the implementation of the Act 
3 National Human Rights Commission Chief Justice of India(Retd.)
  • To deal with the matter related to human rights violations.
     
  • To Visit jails and detention places with respect to living conditions of prisoners.
     
  • To aware people with respect to human rights.
4 State Human Rights Commission Chief justice of concerned High court(Retd.)
  • To deal with the matter related to human rights violations.
     
  • To Visit jails and detention places with respect to living conditions of prisoners.
     
  • To encourage NGOs with respect to human rights. 
5 State Information Commission The State Chief Information Commissioner 
  • It gives an annual report to the state government over the implementation of provisions of the Act.
6 Central Vigilance Commission Central Vigilance
Commissioner 
  • Giving Instructions to the Delhi Special Police Establishment (CBI) 
     
  •  Reviewing the progress of pending applications to the relevant authorities for sanctioning of prosecution under the Anti-Corruption Act 1988 into a central government referral under the Anti-Corruption Act 1988. 
7 Central Bureau of Investigation Director
(Inspector-General of Police, Delhi)
  • Investigate cases of corruption, bribery, and misconduct by central government employees. 
     
  • Investigation of serious crimes with national and international implications committed by organized gangs of professional criminals. 
     
  • Participate in any case of public importance for investigation at the request of a state government. 
     
  • Keeping crime statistics and disseminating crime information.
8 National Investigation Agency Director General
  • Investigating and prosecuting criminal offenses relating to the NIA Act.  
     
  • Providing assistance and requests for assistance from other investigative and intelligence agencies of the central government and state governments. 
     
  • Taking actions that may be necessary for implementing NIA Act
9  National     Disaster Management Authority  The Prime Minister 
  • To provide guidelines for disaster management. 
     
  •  Approval of the National Plan. 
     
  •  Approval of the plans prepared by the Government of India Ministries or Departments 
     in accordance with the National Plan. 
     
  • To Establish the guidelines to be followed by State Disaster Management Services 
    in developing State Plan 
     
  •  To establish guidelines to be followed by the various ministries or departments of the Government of India with the aim of integrating measures to prevent disasters or mitigate their effects on the progress of projects. 
     
  • Coordinate the application and implementation of the Disaster Management Policy and  Plan. 
     
  • It Recommends the allocation of funds for mitigation purposes. 
     
  • It gives assistance to other countries affected by major disasters determined by the central government.
     
  • Setting up policies and general guidelines for the operation of the National Institute for Disaster Management

 

 


Last Updated : 28 Nov, 2022
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