The principle of checks and balances means that all the three organs of the government must act in such harmony and co – ordination that all the three organs should keep a check on one another that none can develop a tendency of despotism and all the powers of the three organs can give maximum benefit of administration to the people.
Aim of this principle –
The legislature, the executive and the judiciary have to work within the constitutional dignity and not to create an adverse effect on the administration. According to the theory of checks and balances, the powers of the three organs of the states so manage the administration of the state that they may work in their functional areas independent of others and should exercise mutual control, so that there should be a good balance among the three organs.
By doing so, all the three organs of the state are balanced in their performance and achievement. The mutual control on one another keeps them in balance and does not let them turn despotic in duty and behaviour. The result is that none of the three organs can misuse its power. Thus, they maintain a balance among the three power of administration.
By doing so, all the three organs of the state are balanced in their performance and achievement. The mutual control on one another keeps them in balance and does not let them turn despotic in duty and behaviour. The result is that none of the three organs can misuse its power. Thus, they maintain a balance among the three power of administration.
