Class 10 Social Unit 5 Lesson 4 Constitutional Bodies

 

Lesson-4

Constitutional Bodies

A. Short answers questions.

1. What are the constitutional Bodies? Write the provision of monitoring their functions and annual report submission?

Ans:- Those organs whose powers, functions and duties are described in the constitution are called constitutional organ.

The provision of monitoring their functions and annual report submission are listed below:

i. Constitutional body must be accountable and responsible to the federal parliament.

ii. The committees of the House of Representatives may monitor and evaluate the functioning, including reports of the constitutional bodies.

iii. Every constitutional body should submit an annual report of its functioning to the president and the President shall represent it through the prime minister before the federal parliament.

2. What are the qualifications for the chief and officials of constitutional Bodies?

Ans:- The qualifications for the chiefs and official of constitutional bodies are listed below:

i. Should be a Nepalese citizen.

ii. Having attained the age of 45 years.

iii. Not being member of any political party at the time of appointment.

iv. Being of high moral character.

v. Should hold a masters and bachelors degree of law from recognized university.

3. Mention the major functions of public service commission?

Ans:- The major functions of public service commission are listed below:

i. It conducts an examination for the selection of suitable candidates to be appointed to civil service position.

ii. It works on the promotion, transfer, reward and punishment of civil servants.

iii. It conducts the written examination for the recruitment in the Nepalese Army, Nepal police or armed force or federal government services.

iv. It submits the annual report of its work to the president.

4. Mention the formation process of the commission for the investigation of abuse of authority and also mention its functions.

Ans:- In part 21, of the constitution of Nepal 2072,there is provision for the investigation of abuse of authority of Nepal. It consists of the chief commissioner and four other commissioners. The chief person acts as the chairperson of the CIAA. The president on the recommendation of constitutional council appoints the chief commissioner and commissioner.

The functions of CIAA are mentioned below:

i. It helps to investigate the cases of abuse of misuse of authority by persons holding public posts.

ii. It helps to recommend the concerned authority to carry out investigation regarding corruption to violation of the law in case it falls under the jurisdiction of other bodies.

iii. It also prepares the report to cases of abuse of authority and register in the court of law for punishment and penalty.

iv. It submits the annual report of cases of of abuse of authority to the president which is presented in parliament for discussion.

5. Mention the functions of national human right commission.

Ans:- The functions of national human right commission are listed below:

i. It ensures respect, protection, and promotion and effective implementation of human rights.

ii. It conducts inquiries into the investigation of the violation of the human rights of any person or a group of people.

iii. It works jointly with civil society to enhance awareness of human rights.

iv. It also helps to ensure the rights to those who are deprived of it.

6. Discuss about the dismissal of the chief or officials of constitutional bodies from the post.

Ans:- Any person appointed in the post of chief or officials in the constitutional bodies become vacant in the following cases:

i. If he or she tenders resignation in writing to the president.

ii. It motion of impeachment is passed against him or her.

iii. If he or she passes away.

iv. If he or she attends the age of 65 years.