Constitutional bodies are established by or derive their powers directly from the Constitution of India. The Planning Commission was established by a resolution of the Union Cabinet in 1950, making it an extra-constitutional (or non-constitutional) body.
Which one of the following is not a constitutional body?
Asked in UPPSC Upper Mains 2010 · Topic: The Planning Commission / NITI Aayog (Structure and Composition of Planning Commission)
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