An extra-constitutional body is one that is not derived from or defined by the Constitution of India. The Union Public Service Commission (Article 315), Finance Commission (Article 280), and Election Commission (Article 324) are all constitutional bodies. NITI Ayog was established by an executive resolution of the Union Cabinet and is thus an extra-constitutional or non- constitutional body.
Which of the following is an extra- constitutional agency?
Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2018 · Topic: The Governance System (Constitutional Bodies in Governance)
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