Social Studies Note for Grade X | Unit- 5 | Lesson- 4 Constitutional Bodies

Unit: Five

Lesson: 4

Constitutional Bodies

Introduction to Constitutional Bodies

The state requires a number of authorities to run various state affairs. So, the state makes the provision of some important authorities in the constitution along with their formation, functions, duties and power, and required qualification of the chiefs and officials. They are called constitutional bodies.

Appointment and Tenure

The chiefs and officials of constitutional bodies are appointed by the President on the recommendation of constitutional council. The term of office of the Chiefs and Official is six years from the date of appointment.

Monitoring of Functioning of Constitutional Bodies

They must be accountable and responsible to the Federal Parliament. The committees of the House of Representatives may monitor and evaluate the functioning, including reports, of the Constitutional Bodies, other than the National Human Rights Commission, and give necessary direction or advice.

Annual Reports of Constitutional Bodies

Every Constitutional Body should submit an annual report of its functioning to the President, and the President will present it through the Prime Minister before the Federal Parliament. A Constitutional Body may prepare a separate report in relation to the functioning of each State and submit it to the Chief of State.

Qualification for the Chiefs and Officials

Any person with the following qualification is eligible to be appointed in the post of chief or official of constitutional bodies:

1. Having attained the age of forty five years
2. Not being a member of any political party at the time of appointment
3. Being of high moral character, and
4. Having attained enough academic qualification, experience and appropriate criteria in the related field as mentioned in the constitution

Different Constitutional Organs, Formations and Functions

CIAA	One Chief Commissioner and Four Commissioners	Investigates the public post holders about their financial transparency.
Auditor General	One Auditor General and Other Supporting Staff	Audits the accounts of government and public offices about their regularity and frugality of the financial transaction.
PSC	One Chief Commissioner and Four Commissioners	Sets questions, prepares schedule, conducts examination, selects right candidates, and appoints them in the civil service posts.
Election Commission	One Chief Commissioner and Four Commissioners	- Prepares electoral roll, conducts, supervises, and controls elections. - Manages the registration of the political parties.
NHRC	One Chairperson and Four Commissioners	Works for the respect, protect and promotion of human right and recommend to the concerned authorities to take legal action for the protection of individual rights.
NNRFC	One Chairperson and Maximum Five Members	- Equal distribution of federal Consolidated Fund to all the units of the country - Works for the solution of possible dispute between the states regarding the financial and resources use.
National Women Commission	One Chairperson and Four Other Members	Works for the welfare of the women empowerment and women rights.
Dalit Commission	One Chairperson and Four Members	Helps for the promotion and welfare of Dalit people.
National Inclusive Commission	One Chairperson and Four Members	Carries out research and studies for protecting rights and welfare of Khash, Arya, backward class, person with disability, senior citizens and economically disadvantaged people.
Aborigine and Indigenous Commission	One Chairperson and Maximum Four Members	Works for the social and economic development of the Indigenous people as per the federal law.
Madhesi Commission	One Chairperson and up to Four Members	As Specified the federal law
Tharu Commission	One Chairperson and up to Four Members	As per the federal law