About Centre

Introduction

"However good a Constitution may be, if those who are implementing it are not good, it will prove to be bad. However bad a Constitution may be, if those implementing it are good, it will prove to be good."-B. R. Ambedkar

India, also known as Bharat is the world’s largest democracy and second most populous country. We follow Lincoln’s formula of democracy, ‘a government of the people, for the people and by the people’. Along with democracy the essence of a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular and Republic nation runs throughout the Constitution of India. Constitution is a written document which defines the rights and duties of its citizens; and lays down the duties, powers and procedures of the government. The Constituent Assembly on 26th January 1950 endowed us with the Constitution which secures to all its citizens the equality of status and opportunity, furthermore it guarantees the freedom of thought, expression, faith and worship regardless of any discrimination. Ours is the world’s lengthiest written Constitution, it originally commenced with 395 Articles in 22 parts and 8 schedules which has now upgraded to 448 Articles in 25 parts and 12 schedules with 101 amendments.

About The Centre

The GNLU Centre for Constitutional and Administrative Law was founded in January 05, 2014 with an intention to create awareness and explore the new horizons of the basic tenets of the Constitution, assisting in enhancement of logical reasoning and legal aptitude of the students. The CCAL is dedicated but not confined to the latest developments and interdisciplinary research projects in Constitution. The Constitution of India acts as a ‘Grundnorm’ for every law enacted by the Government, which has to be in conformity with the Constitution. The CCAL strives at achieving the goal of nullifying the gap between theoretical and practical aspects regarding the functioning of various constitutional and administrative bodies in order to provide a flourishing environment for the growth of future administrators, legislators, interpreters, decision-makers, academicians and responsible citizens of this country.

Aim and Objectives

To provide a platform to the students where they can put forth the innovative ideas concerning constitutional and administrative law additionally, helping them in implementing their legitimate ideas.
To understand and evolve the changing trends of constitution around the world for comparative studies.
To educate the masses about the utility of their basic rights and duties.
To help in the formulation of Government policies and legislations by sending recommendations to the concerned agencies.
To encourage interdisciplinary research in the field of constitutional and administrative law.
To bring various stakeholders in one forum to discuss freely their views and opinions.
To provide a healthy atmosphere to the students for discussions on the burning issues of constitution.
To maintain an environment of togetherness, unity and dignity.

Proposed Activities

To conduct training activities, seminars, workshops and international conferences with the intention of maximum participation.
To organize youth parliament, moot courts, quiz competitions, essay writing competitions, mock elections, special lectures and debates for the desired development of the students.
To invite the constitutional experts and eminent legal personalities to guide and interact with the students.
To promote research and publish in-house newsletters, articles and compilation of noteworthy research papers on regular basis.
To conduct legal literacy programme with an intention to create legal awareness among the masses.
To give consultancy and advisory services to interested agencies on problems of constitutional and administrative law.

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