Public Authority under Article 12 of the Indian Constitution
Public authorities under Article 12 includes :
- Any authority or body of self government constituted under the constitution of India.
- Any authority or body established by an Act of parliament.
- Any authority or body established by an act of State legislature.
- Any authority or body constituted by notification or order made by the government both Central and State which also includes the bodies owned, controlled and substantially financed by the government.
- The non-government organizations which were substantially financed either directly or indirectly by the government.
Article 12 – Definition of State – UPSC Notes
Article 12 of the Indian Constitution defines the term “State” mentioned in the constitution. It includes the Central Government, the Parliament, the State Government, the State Legislature, and some other local authorities which will be considered “States” under the Constitution. In this article, we are going to discuss Article 12 of the Constitution, the definition of State under Article 12, and some major cases raised against Article 12 of the Indian Constitution.
Table of Content
- Article 12 of the Indian Constitution
- ‘State’ under Article 12 of the Constitution
- ‘Other Authorities’ under Article 12 of the Constitution
- Public Authority under Article 12 of the Indian Constitution
- Case Laws on Article 12 of the Indian Constitution
- Major Cases Raised Against Article 12 of the Indian Constitution
- Conclusion