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Constitutional & Quasi-Judicial BodiesEXAMINEYear 202110 Marks
Concept / Statute•Directive•Institution / Stakeholder
Can Civil Services Reforms in India succeed without depoliticizing the civil service? Discuss in the light of the Prakash Singh verdict on police reforms.
Exact Syllabus Pointer
Election Commission, CAG, UPSC, Finance Commission, National Commissions for SC/ST/OBC, tribunals, regulatory bodies.
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