The seeds of the present Indian Administrative system, to a great extent, are rooted in the history of India under the British rule. The forces of the British Indian History left a lasting imprint on the now prevailing Indian Administrative Structure. Under the Constitution, the state governments enjoy a judicial status. The dual polity coexists within the framework of state. The political and administrative organisations of the states are somewhat similar to their counterparts, i.e., the Union government. Like President, council of ministers. Parliament and Supreme Court at the Centre, the states have Governor, council of ministers, legislature and a High Court. The state level commissions. President’s rule, state secreÂtariat, district administration, Panchayati Raj and local self-administration fall within the constitutional frame of the state administration. 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. This well-researched book will fulfill the needs of students of political science and public administration, as well as candidates for civil service examinations, and will also be a valuable resource to scholars, administrators and the general reader interested in the subject.
