i. Non statutory Bodies

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i. Non statutory Bodies

About	A non-statutory body is an organisation that has no legal authority. A non-statutory body’s functions and obligations are not well-defined and established. Non-statutory entities, on the other hand, endeavour to achieve their own goals, which may or may not be aligned with those of the legislative. The term “non-statutory” is essentially another termfor “common law.” As a result, such bodies are created solely by executive resolution or action, implying that they are created solely by government activity. They can become statutory bodies by enacting new legislation or changing current legislation. They are not subject to any governmental authority, have a less formal organisation, and their powers and obligations are unclear. They lack a well-defined organisation, lack established powers and authority, and cannot be regulated by statutory authorities. Examples: NITI Aayog, National Development Council (NDC), National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).
Examples of Non – Statutory Bodies	NITI Aayog National Development Council National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
NITI Aayog	The 65-year-old Planning Commission had outlived its usefulness. It used to be relevant in a command economy, but not anymore. On January 1, 2015, the Planning Commission was replaced by a new organisation called NITI Aayog The Prime Minister is the chairperson. Fostering cooperative federalism on a constant basis through organised support initiatives and procedures with the States, realising that strong states equal a strong nation. Develop procedures for establishing realistic plans at the village level and gradually aggregating them at higher levels of government. To ensure that the objectives of national security are incorporated into economic strategy and policy in areas that are particularly addressed to it.
National Development Council	On August 6, 1952, the National Development Council was established. To reinforce and organise the nation’s effort and resources in support of the Plan, promote unified economic policies in all critical fields, and assure the balanced and speedy development of all parts of the country. The National Development Council is made up of the following individuals: Prime Minister of India All members of the Union Cabinet, Chief Ministers of all States or their substitutes, Union Territory Representatives, and members of the NITI Aayog (erstwhile planning commission). Prescription of rules for the construction of the National Plan, including resource assessments. Consideration of the National Plan as formed by the National Development Council. Consideration of major social and economic policy issues impacting national development.
National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)	It is a non-statutory (independent) organisation of the University Grants Commission. It assesses and accredits Higher Educational Institutions (HEI) such as colleges, universities, and other recognised institutions in order to determine the institution’s ‘Quality Status’. It assesses the institutions’ compliance with quality criteria in terms of educational procedures and results, curriculum coverage, teaching-learning processes, faculty, research, infrastructure, learning resources, organisation, governance, financial well-being, and student services. Its goal is to make quality the distinguishing feature of higher education in India through a mix of internal and external quality assessment, promotion, and sustainability activities.