Polity is one of the highest weightage subjects in UPSC Prelims and MPSC State Services. Questions directly test your clarity on Constitutional, Statutory, and Executive Bodies. Below is a comprehensive master matrix for quick revision.
1. Constitutional Bodies (Articles & Appointment Rules)
Body Article Appointment By Tenure / Removal Election Commission of India (ECI) Article 324 President 6 yrs or 65 yrs of age (Removed like SC Judge) Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Article 315-323 President 6 yrs or 65 yrs of age (Removed by President on SC enquiry) State Public Service Commission (SPSC/MPSC) Article 315-323 Governor (Appointed), President (Removed) 6 yrs or 62 yrs of age Finance Commission Article 280 President Every 5 years (Tenure specified in order) CAG of India Article 148 President 6 yrs or 65 yrs of age (Removed like SC Judge) Attorney General of India Article 76 President Holds office during pleasure of President National Commission for STs Article 338A President 3 years (As per rules)
2. Statutory & Executive Bodies
Body Status Enacting Act / Executive Order NITI Aayog Executive Body Cabinet Resolution (1 Jan 2015) replacing Planning Commission NHRC (National Human Rights Commission) Statutory Body Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 CVC (Central Vigilance Commission) Statutory Body CVC Act, 2003 (K. Santhanam Committee recommendation) CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation) Non-Statutory / Executive Derives power from Delhi Special Police Establishment Act 1946 NDMA (National Disaster Management Authority) Statutory Body Disaster Management Act, 2005 (Headed by PM)
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