Question

Which one of the following is true?

• A. Election Commission is a constitutional body with quasi judicial power
• B. NITI Aayog is a statutory regulatory body
• C. National Women's Commission is a statutory body
• D. Both A and C

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Both A and C

A) Election Commission is a constitutional body with quasi-judicial power

• The Election Commission of India (ECI) is indeed a constitutional body. It is established directly by Article 324 of the Constitution of India.

• It also possesses quasi-judicial powers. For instance, it can settle disputes regarding symbols allotted to political parties and can disqualify candidates for certain offenses. It acts as an adjudicating body in such matters, thus exercising quasi-judicial functions.

  C) National Women's Commission is a statutory body

  • The National Commission for Women (NCW) is a statutory body. It was established in 1992 by an Act of Parliament, specifically the National Commission for Women Act, 1990. Its primary role is to review the constitutional and legal safeguards for women, recommend remedial legislative measures, facilitate redressal of grievances, and advise the government on all policy matters affecting women.