A Constitutional Body refers to an institution or authority that derives its powers and responsibilities directly from the Constitution of India. The Constitution either directly establishes these entities or mandates their creation, outlining their composition, powers, functions, and duties. These bodies are explicitly mentioned in the Constitution, making them a fundamental part of the country’s governance and administrative structure. A Constitutional Body of India is also entrusted with performing specific functions to uphold democratic governance and ensure the effective implementation of constitutional mandates.
Constitutional Bodies | Articles |
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Attorney General of India | 76 |
Comptroller and Auditor General of India | 148 |
Advocate General of the State | 165 |
State Finance Commission | 243 – I |
State Election Commission | 243 – K |
District Planning Committee | 243 ZD |
Metropolitan Planning Committee | 243 ZE |
Inter State Council | 263 |
Finance Commission | 280 |
Goods and Service Tax Council | 279A |
UPSC and State Public Service Commission | 315 – 323 |
Election Commission of India | 324 |
National Commission for SCs | 338 |
National Commission for STs | 338A |
National Commission for BCs | 338B |
Scheduled Area and STs Commission | 339 |
Backward Class Commission | 340 |
Official Language Commission | 344 |
Special Officer of Linguistic Minorities | 350B |