Topic 9.5 · Indian Polity · Constitutional Bodies

Special Bodies & Tribunals

Special Bodies & Tribunals is studied as part of "Constitutional Bodies" (State, Local & Special Bodies) in Indian Polity. Independent constitutional bodies — the Election Commission, UPSC, Finance Commission and CAG — safeguard the integrity of elections, civil services and public finances.

In the examination context, special bodies & tribunals carries conceptual questions that test both factual recall and analytical understanding. Revise this topic in sequence with the rest of the chapter so that chronological and thematic links are clear.

Important Facts

Election Commission: Article 324 — superintends elections
UPSC: Article 315 — recruitment to central services
Finance Commission: Article 280 — centre-state fiscal transfers
CAG: Article 148 — audits government accounts

Key Points

Election Commission — Article 324 — superintends elections
UPSC — Article 315 — recruitment to central services
Finance Commission — Article 280 — centre-state fiscal transfers
CAG — Article 148 — audits government accounts

Important Names

Sukumar SenT.N. Kaul

Important Dates

1950	Election Commission of India established
1993	EC became a three-member body

Exam-Oriented Notes

»The Election Commission is a multi-member body since 1993. Match each body with its article — a very high-frequency question.