The 73rd Amendment Act of 1992 added Part IX to the Constitution of India. This part is entitled as The Panchayats and consists of provisions from Articles 243 to 243 O.

The public services (civil services or government services) in India are classified into three categories according to the government of India. These categories are all-India services, Central services and state services.

K.C. Wheare described India as a quasi-federal state due to two main reasons: the large size of the country and its socio-cultural diversity.

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) was established in 1974 under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act and later entrusted with functions and responsibilities under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.

Article 167 of the Constitution of India states that it shall be the duty of the Chief Minister to communicate to the governor of the state all decisions of the council of ministers relating to the administration of the affairs of the state and proposals for legislation.

The Government of India Act of 1919 provided for the creation of a new office of the High Commissioner for India in London and transferred to him some of the functions hitherto performed by the Secretary of the State of India.

The oath of office to the governor is administered by the chief justice of the state high court. In his absence, the senior-most judge of that court available is responsible for administering the oath.

The Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act of 2017 became effective from April 1, 2017. However, the provision on crèche facility under Section 111 A of the Act became effective from July 1, 2017.

The CAMPA Act or Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act was enacted in 2016 by the government of India in order to compensate for the loss of forest area and to maintain sustainability.

The salaries, allowances, privileges, leave and pension of the Supreme Court judges are determined by the Parliament from time to time. These cannot be changed to their disadvantage after their appointment, except during a financial emergency.