Contents: PART. I. Nature of the constitution : The historical background --
The making of the constitution --
The philosophy of the constitution --
Outstanding features of our constitution --
Nature of the federal system --
Territory of the union --
Citizenship --
Fundamental rights and fundamental duties --
Directive principles of state policy --
Procedure for amendment --
PART. II. Government of the union : The union executive --
The union legislature --
PART. III. Government of the states: The state executive --
The state legislature --
The state of Jammu & Kashmir --
PART. VI. Administration of union territories : Administration of union territories and acquired territories --
PART. V. Local government : The new system of panchayats, municipalities and co-operative societies --
Panchayats --
Municipalities and planning committees --
PART. VI. Administration of special areas : Administration of scheduled and tribal areas --
PART. VII. The judicature : Organisation of the judiciary in general --
The supreme court --
The high court --
PART. VIII. The federal system : Distribution of legislative and executive powers --
Distribution of financial powers --
Administrative relations between the union and the states --
Inter-state relations --
Emergency provisions --
PART. IX. Miscellaneous : Rights and liabilities of the government and public servants --
The services and public service commissions --
Elections --
Minorities, scheduled castes and scheduled tribes --
Languages --
How to constitute has worked --
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