Which of the following are Non- Constitutional Bodies in India?

(1) Tribunals

(2) National Investigation Agency

(3) Competition Commission of India

(4) Law Commission of India

(5) National Commission for Scheduled Tribes

(6) Comptroller and Auditor General of India

The correct answer is 2, 3 and 4.

Key Points

• National Investigation Agency (NIA) was established in 2008 to combat terror in India.
• The Competition Commission of India (CCI) was established in 2003 to enforce the Competition Act, 2002.
• The Law Commission of India is an executive body established by the Government of India.
• These bodies are not mentioned in the Indian Constitution; hence, they are non-constitutional bodies.

Important Points

• National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) is a constitutional body established under Article 338A of the Indian Constitution.
• The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) is also a constitutional body established under Article 148.
• Tribunals are quasi-judicial bodies established under Articles 323A and 323B of the Indian Constitution.

Additional Information

• Tribunals: These are quasi-judicial bodies that address disputes and issues in specific areas like administrative, environmental, etc.
• National Investigation Agency (NIA): Functions as the central counter-terrorism law enforcement agency in India.
• Competition Commission of India (CCI): Ensures fair competition in the Indian market by preventing practices having an adverse effect on competition.
• Law Commission of India: Advises the government on legal reforms and conducts research in law and judicial matters.
• National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST): Protects the interests and rights of Scheduled Tribes.
• Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG): Audits all receipts and expenditure of the Government of India and the state governments.