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Constitutional Bodies | Kerala PSC LDC
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The body that runs India's elections
The Election Commission of India is a constitutional body under Article 324, which vests in it the superintendence, direction and control of elections to Parliament and State legislatures. Its independence is protected by the Constitution.
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Guardian of the public purse
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India, under Article 148, audits the accounts of the Union and the States. The CAG serves for six years or until age 65, whichever is earlier.
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One Article, two commissions
Article 315 provides for a Public Service Commission for the Union (UPSC) and for each State. Kerala PSC, which conducts LDC and other recruitment exams, is a State Public Service Commission under this Article.
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Who divides tax money between Centre and States?
The Finance Commission, constituted under Article 280, recommends how the net tax proceeds are shared between the Union and the States. The President constitutes it at least every fifth year.
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Forum for Centre-State cooperation
Article 263 allows the President to establish an Inter-State Council to discuss subjects of common interest between the Union and the States. It is a platform for coordination, not a body that makes laws.
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Watchdog of the official language
Article 344 provides for an Official Language Commission, constituted by the President to recommend measures for the progressive use of Hindi as the official language of the Union.
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Kerala's panchayat election body
Article 243K provides for a State Election Commission to superintend, direct and control the preparation of electoral rolls and the conduct of panchayat elections. Kerala's local body polls are conducted by its State Election Commission.
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A commission for Scheduled Castes
Article 338 provides for a National Commission for Scheduled Castes to investigate and monitor safeguards for SCs and advise the government on their welfare. It is a frequently asked topic in Kerala PSC exams.
