Indian administration / Hoshiar Singh, Pankaj Singh.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Singh, Hoshiar.

Contributor:

Singh, Pankaj.

Series:

Always learning.

Always learning

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

India--Administration.

India.

India--Politics and government--1947-.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 v.) : ill.

Edition:

1st edition

Place of Publication:

New Delhi, India : Pearson, 2011.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Indian Administration is a critical and analytical guide to all the important aspects of public administration in India. Based on books, journals, notes, files and government reports in the field, it examines the government and the administration at every level and tier. Its wide coverage includes all the major landmarks in the evolution of Indian administration, panchayati raj and urban local government after the constitutionalization of local government in India, as well as district planning and the District Planning Committee. It also addresses the issues plaguing our bureaucracy, making full use of reports from the Administrative Reforms Commission and various other committees. Comprehensive and well-researched, this book will fulfil the needs of students of political science and public administration, as well as candidates for civil service examinations, and will also be a valuable resource to scholars, administrators and the general reader interested in the subject.

Contents:

Cover

Contents

List of Tables

Preface

Chapter 1: The Evolution of Public Administration in India

Ancient Indian Administration

The Vedic Period

The Post-Vedic Period

Administrative Structures

Medieval Administration

Rajput Period Administration

Sultanate Period Administration

Mughal Period Administration

British Period Administration

Portfolio System

Introduction of Local Self-Government

Administrative Reforms of 1919

Administrative Reforms of 1935

Legacies of the British Administration

Notes

Chapter 2: Constitution and Administration

Constitutional Safeguards for Public Servants

Reservation and Administration

Constitutional Amendments and Administration

Federal System and Administration

Parliamentary Democracy and Administration

Generalist Administration and Developmental Orientation

Autonomous Bodies and Administration

Chapter 3: Parliamentary Democracy

Introduction

Characteristics of the Parliamentary Form of Government

Constitutional or Nominal and Real Executive

Plural Executive

Ministerial Responsibility and Collective Responsibility

Parliamentary Sovereignty

Parliamentary Control Over Administration

Indian Federalism: Nature And Problems

Written Constitution

Supremacy of the Constitution

Rigid Constitution

Division of Powers

Independent Judiciary

Bicameral Legislature

Unitary Features of the Indian Constitution

A Strong Centre

Single Citizenship

Single Constitution for Union and State

Centre Can Change the Name and Boundaries of States

Single Unified Judiciary

Unequal Representation of States In the Rajya Sabha

Common All-India Services

Emergency Provisions

Conclusion

Chapter 4: Political Executive at the Union Level

The President of India

Power of the President.

Criticism of Emergency Powers

Position of the President

The Supreme Court and the President

Steps to Curb President'S Power-Amendment of Article 74

Working of the Constitution

Conclusions

Some Basic Issues

Vice-President

Functions

Chapter 5: The Prime Minister

The Prime Minister

Appointment of the Prime Minister

The Prime Minister As the Head of the Council of Ministers

The Prime Minister and the Parliament

The Prime Minister and His Party

The Prime Minister and the People

The Link Between the President and Cabinet

Spokesman of the Government On Foreign Policy

The Prime Minister'S Control Over Intelligence Agencies

Administrative and Executive Functions of the Prime Minister

Position of the Prime Minister

Prime Minister'S Secretariat/Office (Pmo)

Functions of the Prime Minister'S Secretariat/Office

The Evolution of the Prime Minister'S Secretariat/Office

The Role of the Pmo

Chapter 6: The Council of Ministers

The Council of Minister

Composition

Council of Ministers and Cabinet

Functions of the Cabinet

Cabinet Committees

The Organization of Committees

The Evolution of Cabinet Committees In India

N. Gopalaswamy Ayyangar Committee'S Report

Observations of the Comptroller and Auditor-General

Recommendations of the Administrative Reforms Commission

Chapter 7: The Parliament

The Lok Sabha

Speaker of the Lok Sabha

Powers and Functions of the Speaker

The Rajya Sabha

Rajya Sabha: Its Composition

Power and Functions of the Rajya Sabha

Legislative Powers

Constitutional Amendments

The Role of the Rajya Sabha

Powers of the Parliament

Financial Powers

Judicial Powers

Parliamentary Committees

The New Committee System In the Parliament

Decline of the Parliament.

Restoration of Parliamentary Supremacy

Chapter 8: The Supreme Court of India

The Appointment of Judges

Qualifications of Judges

Tenure

Removal

Salary of the Judges

Prohibition of Practice After Retirement

The Seat of the Supreme Court

Supreme Court: A Court of Record

Jurisdiction and Powers of the Supreme Court

Appellate Jurisdiction

Supreme Court'S Power to Grant Special Leave to Appeal

Advisory Jurisdiction

Writ Jurisdiction

Independence of the Judiciary

Supreme Court and Judicial Review

Judicial Review of the Constitutional Amendments

Judicial Review of Legislative Enactments and Ordinances

Judicial Activities In India

Critical Assessment

Chapter 9: The Structure of Central Administration

The Evolution of the Central Secretariat

Functions of the Secretariat

Advantages of Split System

Structure of the Secretariat

Staffing of Officers

Arguments Against the Tenure System

Operation of the Tenure System

Central Secretariat Service (Css)

Office Service

Central Secretariat Stenographers' Service

Central Secretariat Clerical Service (Cscs)

Criticism of the Secretariat

Recent Developments

Chapter 10: The Cabinet Secretariat

The Evolution of the Cabinet Secretariat

Organization of the Cabinet Secretariat

The Intelligence Wing

Functions of the Cabinet Secretariat

The Role of the Cabinet Secretariat

The Cabinet Secretary

The Role of the Cabinet Secretary

Administrative Reforms Commission and the Cabinet Secretariat

Chapter 11: Ministriesa and Departments

The Allocation of Business

Bases of Work Distribution

Working of the Ministries/Departments

The Political Head

The Secretariat

Section Officer

Assistants/Upper Division Clerks

The Attached Offices.

Executive Organization of the Department

Ministries/Departments of the Government

Ministries and Departments In the Central Government In 2009

Ministry of Home Affairs

Organization

The Role of the Ministry of Home Affairs

Ministry of Finance

History

Department of Economic Affairs

Department of Expenditure

Department of Revenue

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions

Chapter 12: Boards, Commissions and Field Organizations

Classification of Boards and Commissions

Classification On the Basis of Nature of Authority

Classification On the Basis of Legal Status

Constitutional Boards/Commissions

Statutory Boards/Commissions

Boards/Commissions Set Up By Resolutions

Classification On the Basis of Location of Board/Commission

Boards/Commissions As Ministries

Boards As Heads of the Department

Boards In Subordinate Positions

Classification On the Basis of Functions

The Railway Board

Field Organizations

Attached and Subordinate Office

Organization of Attached Offices

Organization of the Subordinate Offices

The Relationship Between Secretariat and Executive Agencies

Complaints Against the Secretariat

Arguments In Favour of the Secretariat

The Pattern of Relationship Between the Secretariat and the Field Office

The Relationship Between Attached and Subordinate Offices

Field Organization In Operation

Unitary System

Multiple System

Chapter 13: The Finance Commission

The Appointment of Finance Commission

Functions of Finance Commission

Terms of Reference

Duration of the Commission

Procedure of Working

Analysis of the Working of the Finance Commission

Finance Commission and Planning Commission.

Suggestions for Better Working of the Finance Commission

Chapter 14: Centre-State Relations

Legislative Relations

The Doctrine of Pith and Substance

The Doctrine of Harmonious Construction

Administrative Relations

The Governor As An Agent of the Centre

The Implementation of Central Laws

States to Entrust Functions to the Union

All India Services

Power of Adjudication

Inter-State Comity

Inquiry Commissions Against State Chief Ministers

Constitutional Bodies/Institutional Arrangement for Consultation

Financial Relations

Scheme of Distribution of Sources of Revenue

Grants-In-Aid

Power of Borrowing

Financial Emergency

Control By the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India

Tension Areas In Practice

Planning and Centre-State Relations

Chapter 15: Union Public Service Commission

Historical Background

Provisions for Independent Working of the Upsc

Working of the Commission

Evaluation of the Working of the Upsc

Present Position of the Upsc

Chapter 16: Public Services

Constitutional Base

All-India Services

The Need for All-India Services

Legal Framework

Recruitment

The Scheme of Competitive Examination

Recruitment Through Promotion

Central Civil Services

Central Secretariat Service

Management of Central Services

State Services

Management of State Services

Some Issues for Attention

Inter-Services Tensions

The Problem of Domicile or Residence Requirement

Reservation System

Local Services

Comparison of All Three Systems

Rural Services

Training of Civil Services

Types of Training

Ias Probationers Course (Phase I)

Indian Foreign Service (Ifs)

Indian Police Service

Training for the Indian Audit and Accounts Service.

Indian Institute of Public Administration, New Delhi.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed Oct. 29, 2014).

ISBN:

9788131775943

8131775941

OCLC:

894514665