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1. Introduction
- The Chief Minister (CM) is the executive head of the state government.
- The CM and the Council of Ministers form the political executive at the state level.
- The CM functions as the link between the Governor and the Council of Ministers.
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1. Introduction
- The Governor is the constitutional head of the state, while the Chief Minister (CM) is the head of the state government.
- The relationship between the Governor and the Chief Minister is central to the functioning of the parliamentary system at the state level.
- Their relationship must adhere to the principles of the Indian Constitution and federal structure.
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1. Introduction to the Governor
- The Governor is the constitutional head of a state in India, similar to the President's role at the Union level.
- Governors act as the link between the Union Government and the State Government.
- They perform their duties under the provisions of Part VI of the Indian Constitution (Articles 153–162).
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1. Overview
- The independence of the judiciary is a cornerstone of Indian democracy, ensuring fair and impartial justice.
- It guarantees that the judiciary operates free from the influence of the executive, legislature, and any external pressures.
- This principle is critical to maintaining the rule of law and protecting fundamental rights.
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1. Overview of the Indian Judiciary
- The Indian judiciary is a single integrated judicial system established by the Constitution of India.
- It follows a three-tier structure: the Supreme Court, High Courts, and Subordinate Courts.
- The judiciary is independent and acts as the guardian of the Constitution.
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1. Introduction to Budget
- The Union Budget, also known as the Annual Financial Statement, is presented under Article 112 of the Constitution.
- It outlines the government's estimated receipts and expenditures for a financial year (April 1 to March 31).
- The Budget is a crucial instrument of fiscal policy.
- Prepared by the Ministry of Finance, it is presented by the Finance Minister.
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1. Sessions of Parliament
- The President of India summons and prorogues the sessions of Parliament (Article 85).
- There are three major sessions each year: Budget Session (February to May), Monsoon Session (July to September), and Winter Session (November to December).
- The gap between two sessions must not exceed six months.
- The first sitting of each session includes the President's address to the joint session (Article 87).
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