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Constitutional bodies are formed as per the prescription of the constitution itself and all the works that are designated for these bodies are also backed by the direction, power, and authority of the Indian constitution. The powers and functions are very strict and no changes can be made here without a constitutional amendment. All the duties done in these bodies are directly responsible for governing the entire country in all aspects and thus, their performance and efficiency are directly related to the development of the country. There are a total of 20 different constitutional bodies in India and each has its special role to play in the development of the country. All of these constitutional bodies have special powers that are supported by the constitution of India.
List of Constitutional Bodies of India (All 20)
Constitutional Body | Article |
Attorney General of India | 76 |
Controller and Auditor General of India | 148 |
Advocate General of State | 165 |
State Finance Commission | 243-I |
State Election Commission | 243-K |
District Planning Committee | 243ZD |
Metropolitan Planning Committee | 243ZE |
Inter-State Council | 263 |
Finance Commission | 280 |
Goods and Service Tax Council | 279A |
UPSC Public Service Commission | 315-323 |
State Public Service Commission | 315-323 |
Election Commission of India | 324 |
National Commission Scheduled Castes | 338 |
National Commission Scheduled Tribes | 338A |
National Commission for Backward Classes | 338B |
Scheduled Area and Scheduled Tribes Commission | 339 |
Backward Classes Commission | 340 |
Official Language Commission and Official Language Committee of Parliament | 344 |
Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities | 350B |
All these constitutional institutions are backed by the Constitutional norms and regulations and constitutional posts are acquired by worthy candidates who run these institutions.
Characteristics of Constitutional Bodies
- Derives authority and power directly from the constitution of India.
- A proper constitutional amendment is required to make any change in any function of the constitutional institutions.
- Functions are based on dedicated articles from the constitution.
- Currently, there are a total of 20 such institutions in India.
- Semi-permanent or permanent in status.
Constitutional Body and Statutory Body Difference
The prime difference between constitutional bodies and statutory bodies of India is that in the case of a constitutional body, they are mentioned in the constitution itself and cannot be easily destroyed or removed from power without bringing in any change in the constitution of India itself. While on the other hand, a statutory body is not mentioned in the constitution and can be changed or removed from power without any changes or involvement of the constitution.
Constitutional bodies have their bases in the constitution of India and their work is thoroughly guided by the dedicated articles of the constitution and work for the development and governing of different areas/aspects/sectors/people of the country. Statutory bodies on the other hand are in place to monitor all businesses and ensure that they are being done legally and within the official rules.
Constitutional bodies carry out such functions which cannot be changed without bringing in change in the constitution. The same functions are put into action based on the articles and guidelines of the constitution itself. Now, in the case of the statutory bodies of India, they are put into practice by passing acts in the parliament. By doing the same, the functions and associated rules can be altered or changed completely. The process is comparatively easier to do compared to constitutional functions.
Conclusion
Constitutional institutions have their bases in the constitution of India and the functions they have are thoroughly guided and backed by the dedicated articles of the constitution and work for the development and governing of different areas/aspects/sectors/people of the country. There are a total of 20 different constitutional bodies currently in India and each has their own special set of functions towards a dedicated aspect which is pivotal for the development of the country. All of these constitutional bodies have special powers that are supported by the constitution of India.
