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| Paper Title: | Independence and Accountability of Constitutional Institutions in India: A Critical Study with Special Reference to the Union Public Service Commission |
| Authors Name: | Shivangi Tripathi |
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| Published Paper Id: | IJRTI2605071 |
| Published In: | Volume 11 Issue 5, May-2026 |
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| Abstract: | In a constitutional democracy a large emphasis is placed upon independent operation of the different institutions like constitutional organs. These bodies are designed to hold power accountable and ensure that everything is transparent and that the government functions with honesty. In India, there are various bodies that are given status by the Constitution as a form of independent functioning. These are called the 'constitutional bodies' and, though they are intended to work independently, the fundamental fact that India is a democracy means they must remain responsible to the dictates of a democracy. One such important body in India is the Union Public Service Commission, popularly known as the UPSC, which is the body responsible for recruitment of members of government services by the use of examinations and this directly ensures efficiency and probity in the country. This paper makes an attempt to study the two vital aspects of the functioning of these constitutional bodies and particularly the UPSC, namely 'independence' and 'accountability.' Certain provisions of the Constitution have been made to shield the UPSC from political interference, such as giving members of the UPSC protection against termination and allowing it its own funds and so on, but on the other hand, the UPSC has also to be answerable to democratic principles. Such mechanisms include reports to the President and subsequent action by Parliament, as well as a review by the Supreme Court. I have used court judgments, writings of legal experts, and provisions of the Constitution to answer how constitutional bodies can remain free but yet remain answerable. An attempt has also been made to see if the relevant laws for ensuring the proper independence of constitutional bodies really offer the required balance, as well as to investigate what problems face independent constitutional bodies in contemporary Indian polity, such as lack of transparency of examinations, failure to implement UPSC advice by the executive, and increasing burdens placed upon constitutional bodies as the role of government changes in a democratic system. From my research, I have found that, while the Indian Constitution successfully provides a means for safeguarding independence, there is a definite need to ensure greater accountability. This is what makes the organization responsible and transparent to public scrutiny and builds faith in its integrity. Ultimately, it is only a proper balance between independence and accountability that can maintain public trust in these institutions. |
| Keywords: | constitutional institutions, Independence, accountability, upsc |
| Cite Article: | "Independence and Accountability of Constitutional Institutions in India: A Critical Study with Special Reference to the Union Public Service Commission", International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation (www.ijrti.org), ISSN:2456-3315, Vol.11, Issue 5, page no.a578-a589, May-2026, Available :http://www.ijrti.org/papers/IJRTI2605071.pdf |
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