Andedge

Corruption in Public life Corruption is dishonesty and criminal offence done by a person or organization that is entrusted with a position of authority to acquire illegal benefits for one gain. It has become a norm for people in India in all aspects of life to obtain power, influence and other political or personal gains … Read more

History of Local Governments in India The British East India Company got Diwani Rights (Tax) from Nawab of Bengal, after the battle of Plassey. The trading centers were under the direct supervision of the British that is Madras, Bombay, and Calcutta. Other trading centers were not under the supervision of the British. The district administration … Read more

73rd constitutional amendment The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, a watershed moment in Indian governance, transformed the landscape of rural administration by introducing significant changes in the Panchayati Raj system. Aspirants preparing for the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) examinations need a comprehensive understanding of this amendment, its provisions, and its impact on local self-governance. In … Read more

The Mehta Committee suggested that the administration should be decentralized and the administration should be set under the power of local bodies. Also, the community development blocks should be devised as a decisive democratic section with an elected Panchayat Union to operate as a block of developmental exercise in the area. The committee also recommended … Read more

Discretionary power of President and Governor Discretionary power of President Constitutionally, the President of India has the right to be informed of all vital issues and deliberations of the Council of Ministers. The Prime Minister is Obliged to furnish all the details that the President of India may ask for. The President of India often … Read more