Statutory Bodies

Why it matters

• They provide a flexible framework for specialized administration outside the direct hierarchy of government departments.
• They derive their powers, duties, and operational procedures directly from the statute, ensuring legal clarity and accountability.
• They act as autonomous or semi-autonomous regulators to ensure impartial oversight in technical or sensitive domains.

How it is asked

Focus on the distinction between constitutional, statutory, and executive bodies, and understand the extent of parliamentary control over their functioning and reporting mechanisms.