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Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth – TAMIL MEDIUM
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Book Details:-
| Book Name: | Indian Polity |
| Author/Publisher: | Laxmikanth |
| Language: | English |
| Edition: | 6th |
| No of Pages: | 1533 Pages |
| File Type: | PDF (Downloadable) |
| PDF Size: | 14.7 MB |
Inside the Book:
PART-I: Constitutional Framework
PART-I: Constitutional Framework
- 1. Historical Background
The Company Rule (1773-1858)
The Crown Rule (1858-1947)
Notes and References - 2. Making of the Constitution
Demand for a Constituent Assembly
Composition of the Constituent Assembly
Working of the Constituent Assembly
Committees of the Constituent Assembly
Enactment of the Constitution
Enforcement of the Constitution
Experts Committee of the Congress
Criticism of the Constituent Assembly
Important Facts
Hindi Text of the Constitution
Notes and References - 3. Salient Features of the Constitution
Salient Features of the Constitution
Criticism of the Constitution
Notes and References - 4. Preamble of the Constitution
Text of the Preamble
Ingredients of the Preamble
Key Words in the Preamble
Significance of the Preamble
Preamble as Part of the Constitution
Amendability of the Preamble
Notes and References - 5. Union and its Territory
Union of States
Parliament’s Power to Reorganise the States
Exchange of Territories with Bangladesh
Evolution of States and Union Territories
Notes and References - 6. Citizenship
Meaning and Significance
Constitutional Provisions
Citizenship Act, 1955
Single Citizenship
Overseas Citizenship of India
Notes and References - 7. Fundamental Rights
Features of Fundamental Rights
Definition of State
Laws Inconsistent with Fundamental Rights
Right to Equality
Right to Freedom
Right Against Exploitation
Right to Freedom of Religion
Cultural and Educational Rights
Right to Constitutional Remedies
Writs—Types and Scope
Armed Forces and Fundamental Rights
Martial Law and Fundamental Rights
Effecting Certain Fundamental Rights
Present Position of Right to Property
Exceptions to Fundamental Rights
Criticism of Fundamental Rights Significance of Fundamental Rights
Rights Outside Part III
Notes and References - 8. Directive Principles of State Policy
Features of the Directive Principles
Classification of the Directive Principles
New Directive Principles
Sanction Behind Directive Principles
Criticism of the Directive Principles
Utility of Directive Principles
Conflict Between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles
Implementation of Directive Principles
Directives Outside Part IV
Notes and References - 9. Fundamental Duties
Swaran Singh Committee Recommendations
List of Fundamental Duties
Features of the Fundamental Duties
Criticism of Fundamental Duties
Significance of Fundamental Duties
Verma Committee Observations
Notes and References - 10. Amendment of the Constitution
Procedure for Amendment Types of Amendments
Criticism of the Amendment Procedure
Notes and References - 11. Basic Structure of the Constitution
Emergence of the Basic Structure
Elements of the Basic Structure
Notes and References
PART-II: System of Government
PART-II: System of Government
- 12 Parliamentary System
Features of Parliamentary Government
Features of Presidential Government
Merits of the Parliamentary System
Demerits of the Parliamentary System
Reasons for Adopting Parliamentary System
Distinction between Indian and British Models
Notes and References - 13. Federal System
Federal Features of the Constitution
Unitary Features of the Constitution - Critical Evaluation of the Federal System
Notes and References - 14 Centre–State Relations
Legislative Relations
Administrative Relations
Financial Relations
Trends in Centre–State Relations
Notes and References - 15. Inter-State Relations
Inter-State Water Disputes
Inter-State Councils
Public Acts, Records and Judicial Proceedings
Inter-State Trade and Commerce
Zonal Councils
Notes and References - 16. Emergency Provisions
National Emergency
President’s Rule
Financial Emergency
Criticism of the Emergency Provisions
Notes and References
PART-III: Central Gover nment
PART-III: Central Gover nment
- 17. President
Election of the President
Qualifications, Oath and Conditions
Term, Impeachment and Vacancy
Powers and Functions of the President
Veto Power of the President
Ordinance-Making Power of the President
Pardoning Power of the President
Constitutional Position of the President
Notes and References - 18. Vice-President
Election
Qualifications, Oath and Conditions
Term and Vacancy
Powers and Functions
Indian and American Vice-Presidents Compared
Notes and References - 19 Prime Minister
Appointment of the Prime Minister
Oath, Term and Salary
Powers and Functions of the Prime Minister
Role Descriptions
Relationship with the President
Chief Ministers who became Prime Ministers
Notes and References - 20. Central Council of Ministers
Constitutional Provisions
Nature of Advice by Ministers
Appointment of Ministers
Oath and Salary of Ministers
Responsibility of Ministers
Composition of the Council of Ministers
Council of Ministers vs Cabinet
Role of Cabinet
Role Descriptions
Kitchen Cabinet
Notes and References - 21. Cabinet Committees
Features of Cabinet Committees
List of Cabinet Committees
Functions of Cabinet Committees
Groups of Ministers
Notes and References - 22. Parliament
Organisation of Parliament
Composition of the Two Houses
System of Elections to Lok Sabha
Duration of Two Houses
Membership of Parliament
Presiding Officers of Parliament
Leaders in Parliament
Sessions of Parliament
Devices of Parliamentary Proceedings
Legislative Procedure in Parliament
Joint Sitting of Two Houses
Budget in Parliament
Multifunctional Role of Parliament
Ineffectiveness of Parliamentary Control
Position of Rajya Sabha
Parliamentary Privileges
Sovereignty of Parliament
Notes and References - 23. Parliamentary Committees
Meaning
Classification
Financial Committees
Departmental Standing Committees
Committees to Inquire
Committees to Scrutinise and Control
Committees Relating to the Day-to-Day Business of the House
House-Keeping Committees
Consultative Committees
Notes and References - 24. Parliamentary Forums
Establishment of the Forums
Objectives of the Forums
Composition of the Forums
Functions of the Forums
Notes and References - 25. Parliamentary Group
Rationale of the Group
Composition of the Group
Objectives of the Group
Functions of the Group
The Group and IPU
The Group and CPA
Notes and References - 26. Supreme Court
Composition and Appointment
Qualifications, Oath and Salaries
Tenure and Removal
Acting, Adhoc and Retired Judges
Seat and Procedure
Independence of Supreme Court
Jurisdiction and Powers of Supreme Court
Supreme Court Advocates
Notes and References - 27. Judicial Review
Meaning of Judicial Review
Importance of Judicial Review
Constitutional Provisions for Judicial Review
Scope of Judicial Review
Judicial Review of the Ninth Schedule
Notes and References - 28. Judicial Activism
Meaning of Judicial Activism
Judicial Review and Judicial Activism
Justification of Judicial Activism
Activators of Judicial Activism
Apprehensions of Judicial Activism
Judicial Activism vs. Judicial Restraint
Notes and References - 29. Public Interest Litigation
Meaning of PIL
Features of PIL
Scope of PIL
Principles of PIL
Guidelines for Admitting PIL
Notes and References
PART-IV: State Government
PART-IV: State Government
- 30. Governor
- Appointment of Governor
- Conditions of Governor’s Office
- Term of Governor’s Office
- Powers and Functions of Governor
- Constitutional Position of Governor
- Notes and References
- 31. Chief Minister
- Appointment of Chief Minister
- Oath, Term and Salary
- Powers and Functions of Chief Minister
- Relationship with the Governor
- Notes and References
- 32. State Council of Ministers
- Constitutional Provisions
- Nature of Advice by Ministers
- Appointment of Ministers
- Oath and Salary of Ministers
- Responsibility of Ministers
- Composition of the Council of Ministers
- Cabinet
- Notes and References
- 33. State Legislature
- Organisation of State Legislature
- Composition of Two Houses
- Duration of Two Houses
- Membership of State Legislature
- Presiding Officers of State Legislature
- Sessions of State Legislature
- Legislative Procedure in State Legislature
- Position of Legislative Council
- Privileges of State Legislature
- Notes and References
- 34. High Court
- Composition and Appointment
- Qualifications, Oath and Salaries
- Tenure, Removal and Transfer
- Acting, Additional and Retired Judges
- Independence of High Court
- Jurisdiction and Powers of High Court
- Notes and References
- 35. Tribunals
- Administrative Tribunals
- Tribunals for Other Matters
- Notes and References
- 36. Subordinate Courts
- Constitutional Provisions
- Structure and Jurisdiction
- National Legal Services Authority
- Lok Adalats
- Permanent Lok Adalats
- Family Courts
- Gram Nyayalayas
- Notes and References
- 37. Special Provisions for Some States
- Provisions for Maharashtra and Gujarat
- Provisions for Nagaland
- Provisions for Assam and Manipur
- Provisions for Andhra Pradesh or Telangana
- Provisions for Sikkim
- Provisions for Mizoram
- Provisions for Arunachal Pradesh and Goa
- Provisions for Karnataka
- Notes and References
PART-V: Local Government
PART-V: Local Government
- 38. Panchayati Raj
- Evolution of Panchayati Raj
- 73rd Amendment Act of 1992
- Compulsory and Voluntary Provisions
- PESA Act of 1996 (Extension Act)
- Finances of Panchayati Raj
- Reasons for Ineffective Performance
- Notes and References
- 39. Municipalities
- Evolution of Urban Bodies
- 74th Amendment Act of 1992
- Types of Urban Governments
- Municipal Personnel
- Municipal Revenue
- Central Council of Local Government
- Notes and References
PART-VI: Union Territories and Special Areas
PART-VI: Union Territories and Special Areas
- 40. Union Territories
- Creation of Union Territories
- Administration of Union Territories
- Special Provisions for Delhi
- Advisory Committees of Union Territories
- Notes and References
- 41. Scheduled and Tribal Areas
- Administration of Scheduled Areas
- Administration of Tribal Areas
- Notes and References
PART-VII: Constitutional Bodies
PART-VII: Constitutional Bodies
- 42. Election Commission
- Composition
- Independence
- Powers and Functions
- Vision, Mission and Principles
- Notes and References
- 43. Union Public Service Commission
- Composition
- Removal
- Independence
- Functions
- Limitations
- Role
- Notes and References
- 44. State Public Service Commission
- Composition
- Removal
- Independence
- Functions
- Limitations
- Role
- Joint State Public Service Commission
- Notes and References
- 45. Finance Commission
- Composition
- Functions
- Advisory Role
- Notes and References
- 46. Goods and Services Tax Council
- Establishment of the Council
- Vision and Mission of the Council
- Composition of the Council
- Working of the Council
- Functions of the Council
- Other Functions of the Council
- Notes and References
- 47. National Commission for SCs
- Evolution of the Commission
- Functions of the Commission
- Report of the Commission
- Powers of the Commission
- Notes and References
- 48. National Commission for STs
- Separate Commission for STs
- Functions of the Commission
- Other Functions of the Commission
- Report of the Commission
- Powers of the Commission
- Notes and References
- 49. National Commission for BCs
- Establishment of the Commission
- Functions of the Commission
- Report of the Commission
- Powers of the Commission
- Notes and References
- 50 Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities
- Constitutional Provisions
- Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities
- Role of the Commissioner
- Vision and Mission
- Functions and Objectives
- Notes and References
- 51. Comptroller and Auditor General of India
- Appointment and Term
- Independence
- Duties and Powers
- Role
- Cag and Corporations
- Appleby’s Criticism
- Notes and References
- 52. Attorney General of India
- Appointment and Term
- Duties and Functions
- Rights and Limitations
- Solicitor General of India
- Notes and References
- 53. Advocate General of the State
- Appointment and Term
- Duties and Functions
- Notes and References
PART-VIII: Non-Constitutional Bodies
PART-VIII: Non-Constitutional Bodies
- 54. NITI Aayog
- Establishment
- Rationale
- Composition
- Specialised Wings
- Objectives
- Functions
- Guiding Principles
- Cooperative Federalism
- Criticism
- Attached Offices
- Erstwhile Planning Commission
- National Development Council
- Notes and References
- 55. National Human Rights Commission
- Establishment of the Commission
- Composition of the Commission
- Functions of the Commission
- Working of the Commission
- Role of the Commission
- Performance of the Commission
- Notes and References
- 56. State Human Rights Commission
- Composition of the Commission
- Functions of the Commission
- Working of the Commission
- Human Rights Courts
- 2019 Amendment Act
- Notes and References
- 57. Central Information Commission
- Composition
- Tenure and Service Conditions
- Powers and Functions
- Notes and References
- 58. State Information Commission
- Composition
- Tenure and Service Conditions
- Powers and Functions
- RTI Amendment Act, 2019
- Notes and References
- 59. Central Vigilance Commission
- Establishment
- Composition
- Organisation
- Functions
- Jurisdiction
- Working
- Vigilance Units in the Ministries
- Whistle Blowers Protection Act (2014)
- Notes and References
- 60. Central Bureau of Investigation
- Establishment of CBI
- Motto, Mission and Vision of CBI
- Organisation of CBI
- Composition of CBI
- Functions of CBI
- Provision of Prior Permission
- CBI vs. State Police
- CBI Academy
- Notes and References
- 61. Lokpal and Lokayuktas
- Global Scenario
- Position in India
- Lokpal
- Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act (2013)
- Lokayuktas
- Notes and References
- 62. National Investigation Agency
- Establishment of the NIA
- Rationale of the NIA
- Functions of the NIA
- Vision of the NIA
- Mission of the NIA
- Jurisdiction of the NIA
- NIA (Amendment) Act, 2019
- Notes and References
- 63. National Disaster Management Authority
- Establishment of the NDMA
- Objectives of the NDMA
- Functions of the NDMA
- Additional Functions of the NDMA
- State Disaster Management Authority
- District Disaster Management Authority
- Notes and References
PART-IX: Other Constitutional Dimensions
PART-IX: Other Constitutional Dimensions
- 64. Co-operative Societies
Constitutional Provisions
Reasons for the 97th Amendment
Notes and References - 65. Official Language
Language of the Union
Regional Languages
Language of the Judiciary and Texts of Laws
Special Directives
Committee of Parliament on Official Language
Classical Language Status
Notes and References - 66. Public Services
Classification of Services
Constitutional Provisions
Notes and References - 67. Rights and Liabilities of the Government
Property of the Union and the States
Suits by or Against the Government
Suits Against Public Officials
Notes and References - 68. Special Provisions Relating to Certain Classes
Rationale of Special Provisions
Specification of Classes
Components of Special Provisions
Notes and References
PART-X: Political Dynamics
PART-X: Political Dynamics
- 69. Political Parties
- Meaning and Types
- Party System in India
- Recognition of National and State Parties
- Notes and References
- 70. Role of Regional Parties
- Features of Regional Parties
- Classification of Regional Parties
- Rise of Regional Parties
- Role of Regional Parties
- Dysfunctions of Regional Parties
- Notes and References
- 71. Elections
- Electoral System
- Election Machinery
- Election Process
- Notes and References
- 72. Election Laws
- Representation of the People Act, 1950
- Representation of the People Act, 1951
- Delimitation Act, 2002
- Other Acts Relating to Elections
- Rules Relating to Elections
- Orders Relating to Elections
- Notes and References
- 73. Electoral Reforms
- Committees Related to Electoral Reforms
- Electoral Reforms Before 1996
- Electoral Reforms of 1996
- Electoral Reforms After 1996
- Electoral Reforms Since 2010
- Notes and References
- 74. Voting Behaviour
- Meaning of Voting Behaviour
- Significance of Voting Behaviour
- Determinants of Voting Behaviour
- Role of Media in Elections and Voting Behaviour
- Notes and References
- 75. Coalition Government
- Meaning of Coalition Government
- Features of Coalition Government
- Formation of Coalition Governments
- Merits of Coalition Government
- Demerits of Coalition Government
- Notes and References
- 76. Anti-Defection Law
- Provisions of the Act
- Evaluation of the Act
- 91st Amendment Act (2003)
- Notes and References
- 77. Pressure Groups
- Meaning and Techniques
- Pressure Groups in India
- Notes and References
- 78. National Integration
- Meaning of National Integration
- Obstacles to National Integration
- National Integration Council
- National Foundation for Communal Harmony
- Notes and References
- 79. Foreign Policy
- Principles of Indian Foreign Policy
- Objectives of Indian Foreign Policy
- Gujral Doctrine of India
- Nuclear Doctrine of India
- Connect Central Asia Policy of India
- Act East Policy of India
- Notes and References
PART-XI: Working of the Constitution
PART-XI: Working of the Constitution
- 80. National Commission to Review the Working of the Constitution
I. Terms of Reference of the Commission
II. Fifty Years of Working of the Constitution
III. Areas of Concern: Commission’s Perception
IV. Recommendations of the Commission
V. Earlier Efforts to Review the Constitution
Notes and References
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