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Indian Polity & Constitution›Ch 8: Constitutional & Other Bodies›Statutory & Non-Constitutional Bodies

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Statutory & Non-Constitutional Bodies

5 min

Master NITI Aayog, NHRC, CVC, CBI & Lokpal for competitive exams

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Golden Rule of Non-Constitutional Bodies

Unlike constitutional bodies, statutory bodies derive authority from Acts of Parliament, while executive bodies like NITI Aayog are formed through cabinet resolutions.

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Why This Topic Matters

  • Direct questions on establishment years and chairperson criteria.
  • High probability of confusion between statutory and executive status.
  • Frequent MCQs on Lokpal composition and CBI investigative powers.

Memory Hooks

  • NITI = 2015 (Replaced Planning Commission on 1st January).
  • NHRC = 1993 statutory watchdog protecting human rights.
  • CVC = Santhanam Committee recommendation in 1964.
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Body At A Glance

BodyYearStatus
NITI Aayog2015Executive
NHRC1993Statutory
CVC1964Statutory (2003)
Lokpal2013 ActStatutory
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Core Pillars & Roots

NITI

(Think Tank)

NITI: Think Tank

Think Tank

Prime Minister serves as the Chairperson of NITI Aayog.

NHRC

(Rights Protector)

NHRC: Rights Protector

Rights Protector

NHRC can investigate human rights violations across India.

CBI

(DPSPE Act)

CBI: DPSPE Act

DPSPE Act

Year[ 1946 ]

CBI derives its investigative power from the 1946 Delhi Act.

LOKPAL

(Anti-Corruption)

LOKPAL: Anti-Corruption

Anti-Corruption

Lokpal investigates corruption charges against public functionaries.

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Exam Traps & Pitfalls

NITI Aayog is a constitutional bodyNITI Aayog is an executive body

Students often confuse NITI Aayog with Finance Commission. NITI Aayog has no constitutional article.

CBI is established by a statutory ActCBI originates from 1941 Home resolution

CBI functions under the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act 1946, but was originally set up by a resolution.

Lokpal has jurisdiction over the judiciaryLokpal has no power over sitting judges

The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act 2013 explicitly excludes the judiciary from Lokpal's inquiry purview.

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Test Your Knowledge

Q1.Which of the following bodies is NOT a statutory body?

Q2.The Central Vigilance Commission was set up on the recommendation of which committee?

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