Question

The term 'other authorities' as given under Article $12$ of Constitution includes.

• A. Such bodies as are functioning as agents of the Executive Government only
• B. All authorities are created by the Constitution or statute and persons on whom powers are conferred by law
• C. Both (a) & (b)
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

All authorities are created by the Constitution or statute and persons on whom powers are conferred by law

The expression “other authorities” is a wide and vague term provided under article 12 to be included in the definition of the state. The judicial decision of the Apex court regarding the nature of other authorities concludes that all those authorities upon which power is conferred by the constitution or the statute come under this expression and is stated under it.