Public Administration (For State Civil Services and other Competitive Examinations)

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Description
Public Administration by M Laxmikanth is an acknowledged best selling book on this very contemporary subject. It has established itself as a must-read for aspirants appearing for various competitive examinations and also the Central and state service examinations. It is also extremely useful for academicians, researchers, students and others who are professionally related to the subject.
Comprehensive and lucidly written the book equips the reader with a wide range of information and latest updates on this topic.
Salient Features
•     Chapter-wise study material covering all major topics of this subject
•     Question Bank at the end of each chapter
•     Model Question Papers
•     26 Appendices dealing with various Commissions, Amendments, Governmentdepartments, etc.
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Contents
1.    Introduction
2.    Basic Concepts and Principles
3.    Theories of Administration
4.    Administrative Behaviour
5.    Accountability and Control
6.    Administrative Systems
7.    Personnel Administration
8.    Financial Administration
9.    Union Government and Administration in India
10.  Civil Services in India
11.  State and District Administration
12.  Local Government
Appendix 1       Hota Committee Recommendations
Appendix 2       Constitutional Review Commission Recommendations
Appendix 3       Sixth Pay Commission Recommendations
Appendix 4       12th Finance Commission Recommendations
Appendix 5       Sarkaria Commission Recommendations
Appendix 6       Departmentation: Comparing the Four Bases
Appendix 7       Motivation: Comparing the Three Early Models
Appendix 8       ASPA's Code of Ethics for Public Services
Appendix 9       Sources of the Constitution
Appendix 10     Articles of the Constitution (1-395)                  
Appendix 11     Important Constitutional Amendments
Appendix 12     Subjects of Union, State and Concurrent Lists
Appendix 13     Cabinet Secretariat
Appendix 14     Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Appendix 15     Central Social Welfare Board
Appendix 16     Table of Precedence
Appendix 17     13th Finance Commission Constituted
Appendix 18     New Commission on Centre-State Relations Set-up
Appendix 19     Cabinet Secretaries, CAGs and Finance Ministers
Appendix 20     List of Ministries and Departments
Appendix 21     Yugandhar Committee Recommendations
Appendix 22     Advisory and Executive Agencies
Appendix 23     National Commission for Women
Appendix 24     Training Institutions
Appendix 25     Committees and Commissions (1812-2008)
Appendix 26     Second ARC Recommendations
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