Urban Local Self-Government in Rajasthan Development of Urban Local Bodies (ULBs): The establishment of urban local bodies dates back to the colonial era. 1687: The first Municipal Corporation in India
STATE LEGISLATURE IN INDIA Constitutional Provisions: Articles 168 to 212 of the Indian Constitution outline the provisions related to the State Legislature in Chapter III of Part VI. The State
One-Member Commission: The State Election Commission is a one-member body responsible for overseeing local elections. Establishment: Formed in July 1994 under the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Acts. Constitutional
State Information Commission of Rajasthan Establishment: The State Information Commission was established on 18th April 2006 under Section 15 of the Right to Information Act (RTI), 2005. Its office is
State Human Rights Commission Establishment: The State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) in Rajasthan was established on 20th March 2000 under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. Constitutional Provision: Section
First Public Service Commission in Rajasthan: Formed in Jodhpur. Constitutional Body: Mentioned in Part 14 of the Constitution, from Article 315 to 323. Establishment: August 20, 1949, in Jaipur.
Organization of District Administration: Divisional Commissioner: Acts as a liaison between district and state governments. Established: 1829 by William Bentinck to supervise the Collector’s work. States with Divisional Commissioners: Rajasthan,
Lokayukta in Rajasthan Establishment Date: The post of Lokayukta in Rajasthan was established on 3rd February 1973 based on the recommendation of the Harishchandra Mathur Commission and the First Administrative
Local Self-Government in Rajasthan Rural Local Self-Government Gram Panchayat: The smallest unit of local self-government at the village level. Panchayat Samiti: Functions at the block level, coordinating the activities of
HIGH COURT OF INDIA 1862 AD: The first three High Courts in India were established in: Calcutta Bombay Madras 1866 AD: The Allahabad High Court was founded. By 1947, all
GOVERNOR Historical Context: The governor of Rajasthan was historically known as the Rajpramukh until 1956. Constitutional Basis: Article 153: Establishes the post of governor in each state. Article
COUNCIL OF MINISTERS Types of Ministers in the Council of Ministers: Cabinet Minister Minister of State Deputy Minister Parliamentary Secretary Constitutional Provisions: Article 164: The Governor constitutes the Council of
Citizen’s Charter A Citizen’s Charter outlines the standard of services provided by a government organization, along with information on the grievance redressal mechanism. History: The first Citizen’s Charter was introduced
Constitutional Basis: Article 164(1): The Chief Minister is appointed by the Governor. The Chief Minister can be from either house in a bicameral legislature. If not a member of
The Lokayukta and Up-Lokayukta are responsible for investigating allegations of corruption against public officials in Rajasthan. Below is a list of Lokayuktas and their tenure: S.No. Name Period (From) Period
