Non-constitutional Body Flashcards
Composition of NITI AYOG : chairperson
Chairperson = PM.
Composition of NITI AYOG : governing councils
CMs & UTs Lt Gov.
Composition of NITI AYOG : vice chairperson
Appointed by PM, enjoy rank of Cabinet Minister.
Composition of NITI AYOG : part time members
Max 2
Composition of NITI AYOG : members
Rank of MoS.
Composition of NITI AYOG : ex-officio members
Max 4, from U CoM, nominated by PM
Composition of NITI AYOG : CEO
Appointed by PM, Rank of secretary
NHRC is a __ body
Statutory
Composition of NHRC (full time member)
Chairman + 4 members.
Chairman = retired CJI.
M1 = Serving or retired judge of the SC
M2 = serving or retired CJ of HC.
M3 & M4 = HR experts.
Ex-officio members of NHRC
NC for minorities, NC for SC, NC for ST & NC for women.
Chairman & members of NHRC are appointed by the ___ on the recommendation of six member committees consisting of
President.
PM, Speaker of LS, deputy chairman of RS, Leader of opposition in both the house & central Home Minister.
Chairman and members of NHRC hold office for a term of
5 yr & 70 years.
Chairman and members of NHRC are eligible for further employment, true or false
False
Removal of chairman and members of NHRC
By president after SC enquiry.
NHRC is vested with the power to regulate its own procedure and has all the power of civil court and proceedings have a judicial character, true or false
True.
Which commission has its own nucleus of investigating staff for investigation. Besides, it is empowered to utilise the services of any officer, investigation agency of the central and state government for the purpose.
NHRC
NHRC can look into a matter within___year of its occurrence
One year
NHRC has power to punish the violators of human rights or award, any relief, including monetary relief to the victim. True or false
False. (Advisory body).
SHRC can enquire into violation of human rights in respect of all the three list of seventh schedule of the Constitution
False. Only state & concurrent list
If any such case is already being inquired into by the HRC or any other statutory commission, then the SHRC can inquire in that case
No.
Composition of SHRC
Chairperson + 2 members.
Chairperson = retired CJ of HC,
Member = serving or retired judge of High Court or a district judge in the state with a minimum of seven years experience as DJ, or having knowledge or practical experience with respect to human rights
Chairperson and members of SHRC are appointed by ___and the recommendation of a committee consisting of
Governor.
CM, Speaker of SLA, State HM, Leader of opposition in assembly.
In case of council = chairman & LoO also.
The chairperson and members of SHRC whole office for and are they eligible for reappointment?
5 year / 70 years. No.
Chairperson and members of SHRC are appointed by and removed by
Governor and president ( same manner as NHRC).
Central information commission was established under which act
RTI 2005.
Composition of CIC
Chief Information commission + 10 information commissioners (max)
CIC and IC are appointed by__ on the recommendation of a committee consist of
President,
PM , leader of opposition in Lok Sabha, union Cabinet Minister, nominated by PM
CIC and IC hold office for and are they eligible for your appointment?
5 years, 65 years. No.
Central vigilance commission was established on the recommendation of
Santhanam committee on prevention of corruption
When did Parliament confered statutory status to the CVC?
2003
Composition of CVC
Chairperson & 2 vigilance Commissioner (max).
How CVC and vigilance commissioners are appointed and the committee consist of?
By president by warrant under his hand and seal.
PM, U HM, leader of opposition in Lok Sabha
CVC & VC hold office for? & are they eligible for reappointment?
4 years / 60 years.
No.
CBI was recommended by___ and is a___ body which derives its power from?
Santhanam committee on prevention of corruption.
Attached (not a statutory body)
Delhi special police establishment act 1946.
Central government shall appoint the director of CBI under the recommendation of
PM, leader of a position, CJI (or any person nominated by him).
The earliest democratic institution created in the world for the redressal of citizens is
Scandinavian institution of ombudsman
