M. Laxmikanth - Indian Polity for Civil Services Examinations

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

M Laxmikanth obtained his postgraduate degree in Political Science from Osmania University in 1989. He is the former founder and director of an erstwhile coaching institute called Laxmikanth's IAS Academy, Hyderabad. Other books authored by him include Governance in India, Objective Indian Polity and Public Administration.

For Civil Services Examinations

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Preface to the Fifth Edition

I am pleased to place before the readers a thoroughly revised, enlarged and updated edition of this widely read book on Indian Polity.

In 2011 and 2013, the UPSC changed the pattern and syllabus of the preliminary and main examinations, respectively. Both times, the scope of Indian Polity has been considerably increased. Hence, this new edition of the book is more relevant now and is aimed to meet the expanded needs of the aspirants.

In the course of revision and updation of this edition of the book, various new developments related to the subject, like recent constitutional amendments, parliamentary legislations, executive decisions and supreme court judgments, have been taken into account.

Changes in this Edition:

1. Addition of 7 new chapters.

2. Addition of 4 new appendices.

3. Inclusion of 2014, 2015 and 2016 preliminary questions with answers.

4. Inclusion of 2013, 2014 and 2015 mains questions.

5. Updation of the year-wise break-up of the UPSC questions in the preliminary and main examinations.

6. Inclusion of additional updated information on a number of topics.

7. New items included in various chapters.

New Chapters:

1. Parliamentary Group

2. Judicial Review

3. Judicial Activism

4. Public Interest Litigation

5. NITI Aayog

6. Voting Behaviour

7. Election Laws

New Appendices:

1. Sections of the Representation of the People Act, 1950

2. Sections of the Representation of the People Act, 1951

3. Chairpersons of the National Commissions

4. Sections of the Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir

I firmly believe that this is now a very comprehensive and updated manual. It is a matter of immense satisfaction that the previous four editions of this book have received an overwhelming response from readers. I am confident that readers would continue to repose their faith in this edition as well.