Constitutional Law-2

Mahatma Gandhi University · LL.B. Semester 2 · UL-6

Unit I

Classifications of Constitutions – Types and features – Features of Indian Constitution –Unitary, Federal or Quasi Federal-The Power and Procedure for Altering Name and Boundaries of the States (Art.1-4), Citizenship and its Importance-Citizenship Act 1955.

Unit II

Centre –State Relations-Legislative Relations-Judicially Developed Doctrines- (Tools of interpretation) Residuary Powers-Administrative Relations-Financial Relations-Collection of Revenue and Taxes-, - 101st amendment –Freedom of trade, commerce and intercourse within the territory of India (Art 301-307) Services Under Centre and States-Doctrine of Pleasure-safeguards available to civil servant -Cooperative Federalism- Certain important Authorities and funtionaries under Constitution-CAG, Election Commission, Inter State Water Tribunal-Finance Commission-Attorney General-Advocate General-Vice President, PSC, Administrative Tribunal .Emergency provisions and their impact on the Federal structure.

Unit III

Legislative powers under the Indian Constitution –Composition of Parliament and State Legislatures – Qualification of the members of the House- grounds for disqualification-Constitution of Parliament and State legislatures-duration- conduct of business-Defections-Tenth schedule-procedure relating to bills- Role of Speaker-Privileges of the House and Members – Officers of Parliament –– Powers, privileges and immunities of the Houses and members

Unit IV

Executive Powers under the Constitution –Nature of executive power – definition and extent- the President and the Governor – Appointment – Tenure – Removal – Powers – Comparison- Council of Ministers-Conduct of government business

Qualification, Powers, and functions of — President and Vice-president Union Council of Ministers Governor State Council of Ministers

Unit V

Judiciary under the Constitution – Union and State Judiciary – Appointment of Judges – Tenure – Removal – Independence of Judiciary under the Constitution –jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and High Court- Role played by the judiciary – Relationship between Legislative, Executive and Judicial Powers under the Constitution – Law Declared by the Supreme Court law of the land- subordinate Judiciary and control over it