Indian & World Geography·Policy Changes
Statutory Bodies — Policy Changes
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| Entry | Year | Description | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42nd Amendment | 1976 | Added Article 323A enabling Parliament to establish Administrative Tribunals for service matters and Article 323B for other tribunals. This amendment provided constitutional basis for creating specialized statutory tribunals. | Enabled creation of Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) and various other tribunals, reducing burden on regular courts and providing specialized adjudication for administrative matters |
| 73rd Amendment | 1992 | Added Part IX to Constitution dealing with Panchayati Raj institutions. While creating constitutional framework for local governance, it also enabled creation of various statutory bodies at local level. | Led to establishment of State Election Commissions (statutory bodies) for conducting panchayat elections and various local-level statutory institutions for rural development |
| 74th Amendment | 1992 | Added Part IXA for urban local bodies (municipalities). Similar to 73rd Amendment, it created framework for urban local governance and related statutory institutions. | Facilitated creation of statutory bodies for urban planning, development authorities, and municipal service delivery mechanisms across Indian cities |