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First in Administration and Governance in India - Complete Guide
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First in Indian Administration and Government
Firsts in the Presidency and Constituent Assembly
| Milestone / First | Person | Details |
|---|---|---|
| First Temporary President of the Constituent Assembly | Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha | Presided over the first sitting in December 1946 |
| First President of the Indian Republic | Dr. Rajendra Prasad | In office 1950–1962 |
| Only President to Serve Two Terms | Dr. Rajendra Prasad | Re-elected in 1957 |
| First Muslim President of India | Dr. Zakir Husain | In office 1967–1969 |
| First President to Die in Office | Dr. Zakir Husain | Died in 1969; Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed followed in 1977 |
| First Chief Justice of the Supreme Court to Become Acting President | Justice M. Hidayatullah | Acted as President in 1969 |
| First President Elected Unopposed |
Firsts in Administration, Judiciary and Constitutional Offices
| Milestone / First | Person | Details |
|---|---|---|
| First Chief Justice of India | Justice H.J. Kania | Took office in 1950 |
| First Woman Judge of the Supreme Court | Justice M. Fathima Beevi | Appointed in 1989 |
| First Chief Election Commissioner of India | Sukumar Sen | Conducted the first general election, 1951–52 |
| First Woman Chief Election Commissioner | V.S. Ramadevi | Served in 1990 |
| First Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) | V. Narahari Rao | Appointed in 1948 |
| First Cabinet Secretary of India | N.R. Pillai | Head of the civil services |
| First Attorney General of India | M.C. Setalvad |