Indian Administration

This edition of Indian Administration is completely revised and updated text. Chapters have been enlarged and rewritten. Fresh chapters have been added on Planning and Audit, making this the most comprehensive treatise on Indian administration today. This is a recommended text for undergraduate students of both political science and public administration.

Indian Administration is a critical and analytical guide to all the important aspects of public administration in India. Based on books, journals, notes, files and government reports in the field, it examines the government and the administration at every level and tier. Its wide coverage includes all the major landmarks in the evolution of Indian administration, panchayati raj and urban local government after the constitutionalization of local government in India, as well as district planning and the District Planning Committee. It also addresses the issues plaguing our bureaucracy, making fu.

The Framework Of Administrative Operation Is Based On The Evolution Of Public Policy. This Is The Sphere Of Politics And Governance, Of Which Bureaucracy Is An Integral Part. The Growth And Harmony Of The Executive And Legislature Provide The Foundation For The Administration In Operation. But Does This Task Belong To The Administrative Sphere, Independent Of Public Policy? The Play Of Public Policy Appears In The Quality Of The Rule Of Law. It Defines The Role Of Representation, Participation And Equity In Administrative Acts.

Evolution Of Indian Administration • Constitutional Framework • Central Political Executive • Structure Of Administration • State Administration • Centre-State Relations • Public Services • Machinery For Planning• Public Undertakings • Control Of Public Expenditure • Administration Of Law And Order • District Administration• Panchayati Raj • Urban Local Government • Administration For Welfare • Major Issues In Indian Administration • Administrative Reforms In India • Annexure - I Office Administration • Annexure - Iisalient Features Of The Indian Constitution • Appendices I & Ii

The Book Offers A Comprehensive Overview Of The Indian Administration From Its Evolution In The Ancient Times To The Present Day Mammoth Indian Administration System. It Covers The Political, Social, Economic, Cultural And Constitutional Environment, Important Features Of Indian Polity, Political Executive, Central Secretariat, Central Ministries And Departments, Executive Agencies, Boards And Commissions, Constitutional Authorities, Administrative Reforms, Accountability Of Public Administration And Citizen And Administration In Detail. Moreover, A Clear Exposition Is Given Of Public Service, Fundamental Issues In Indian Administration, Centre-State Relations, Financial Administration, State Administration, District Administration, Role Of Special Agencies, State Services, Planning At The District Level, Local Self-Government Including Urban And Recent Thinking On Local Self-Government. The Last Chapter Illustrates A Clear Picture Of The Summary Of The Administrative Reforms Commission Report. The Book Is Designed To Meet The Requirements Of The Students Of Today The Statesmen And Administrators Of Tomorrow.