State Administration in Rajasthan – I

Paper Code: 
PAD 302
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This paper provides background of the state administration and explains the working of various offices and departments.

7.00
Unit I: 

General Background of State Administration in Indian States with special Reference to unification of the State.

Features of State Administration.

8.00
Unit II: 

Governor – Role, Power & Functions and Role in the State Administration.

Chief Minister – Role, Power and Functions , Relationship with Council of Ministers.

8.00
Unit III: 

Organization of the State Secretariat.

Role of Chief Secretary in the State Administration.

12.00
Unit IV: 

 Organization and working of:

i) Department of Home

ii) Department of Agriculture

iii) Department of Finance

10.00
Unit V: 

a) Role of Directorates / Commissionerate

b) Organization and functions of :

i) Directorate of Tourism

ii) Directorate of Industries

ii) Commissionerate of College Education.

Essential Readings: 

 Ramesh Arora & Geeta Chaturvedi, Rajasthan Mein Rajya Prashashan,  Ramesh Aroa & Rajni Goel, (2005). Indian Public Administration, Vishwa Prakashan.  Surendra Kataria, Rajya Prashashan, RBSA Publishing House.  Ramesh Arora & Meena Sogani, State Administration, RBSA Publication.  S.R. Maheshwari, (2000). State Governments in India, McMillan Pvt. Ltd.

References: 

 M.V. Pylee, Indian Constitution  B. Mehta, Dynamics of State Administration  H.C.M Institute, Management of Higher Personnel of Public Adm.  Hoshiar Singh, Indian Public Administration  S.R. Maheshwari, Indian Administration, Orient Lognman.

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