Context: There has been a split within the Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) and both the factions are claiming for the same party symbol. EC has Quasi-Judicial Powers: ECI has been empowered with quasi-judicial powers under section 15 of the Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order, 1968. How Election Commission decides on party symbol disputes? Approach EC: The …
Right to be forgotten: The right to be forgotten (RTBF) is the right to have private information about a person be removed from Internet searches and other directories under some circumstances. If there is a juvenile accused of being in conflict with the law or is a sexual abuse victim. But his identity is leaked …
All India Services (AIS): Pre Independence: The Indian Civil Service (ICS) was the senior most amongst the Services of the Crown in India. Besides the ICS, there was also the Imperial Police. Post Independence: The need of All India Services for maintaining the unity, integrity and stability of the nation was felt after Independence. Constitutional …
Chief Secretary of State: Appointment: The Chief Secretary is ‘chosen’ by the Chief Minister. As the appointment of Chief Secretary is an executive action of the Chief Minister, it is taken in the name of the Governor of the State. Position: The post of Chief Secretary is the senior-most position in the civil services of the states and union …
Citizenship Citizenship signifies the relationship between individual and state. Like any other modern state, India has two kinds of people, citizens and aliens. Citizens are full members of the Indian State and owe allegiance to it. They enjoy all civil and political rights. There are two well-known principles for the grant of citizenship: While ‘jus soli’ confers citizenship on …
Right to Information Act, 2005 and exemptions: RTI Act provides for timely disclosure of information by citizens from both central and State Public Authorities. It seeks to empower citizens and promote accountability and transparency. Under the Act, Public Authorities are required to make disclosures on various aspects of their structure and functioning. This includes disclosure on their …
What is a Postal Ballot? It is a facility whereby a voter can cast his/her vote remotely. The user cast the vote by recording preference on the ballot paper and sending it back to the election officer before counting. Section 60 of the RP Act,1951 provides for the person to be given a postal ballot …
About State Election Commission(SEC): State Election Commission is a constitutional authority. It is constituted under the provisions of Article 243K read with article 243ZA of The Constitution of India. Purpose: They were constituted for superintendence, direction, and control of the preparation of electoral rolls for all elections to the Panchayats and the Municipalities. Composition: The State Election Commission …
Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) citizens are of Indian origin but they are foreign passport holders and are not citizens of India. India does not allow dual citizenship but provides certain benefits under Section 7B(I) of the Citizenship Act, 1955 to the OCIs. According to Section 7A of the OCI card rules, an applicant is not eligible for …
Non Resident Indian A Non-Resident Indian (NRI) means a person resident outside India who is a citizen of India or is a person of Indian origin. An Indian citizen residing outside India for a combined total of at least 183 days in a financial year is considered to be an NRI. NRIs enjoy voting rights and are required to pay and file …