Question 18GS2GS1
The Constitution envisages the "principle of federal supremacy" in the executive space of Indian federal polity. Discuss with the relevant Constitutional provisions and case laws. How are contentious issues regarding the distribution of powers resolved? (Answer in 250 words, 15 marks)
Introduction
S.R. Bommai judgement of Supreme Court is a hallmark of principle of federal supremacy, in the executive space of Indian federal polity.
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Main Body
Constitutional Provisions:
1Schedule 7 of the Constitution clearly demarcates the legislative ambit of fiscal governments.
2Article 151 => original jurisdiction of the constitutional disputes b/w centre u states dealt by supreme court => independence of judiciary.
3Schedule 5 and 6 => devolution of power to the tribal areas for federal governance.
4Article 279 and 280 => GST council and Finance Commission ensures that fiscal federalism is maintained.
Case laws:
1S.R. Bommai Judgement => states are sovereign in their ambit of influence, and not mere threads of the government.
2Auxiliary use of Article 356 is against the constitutional principles of federal supremacy.
Contentious issues:
1Art 356 => President's rule.
2Art 200 => Reservation of bills by the governor for presidential assent.
3Art 360 => States cannot borrow from external sources, without Centre's consent.
4Parliament, without the consent of states, can migrate functions of vence to the state.
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- Comprehensive coverage of constitutional articles
- Clear categorization of provisions, case laws, and contentious issues
- References landmark S.R. Bommai judgement
- Addresses multiple dimensions of federal structure
Topper
Ritika Chitlangia
Subject & Paper
GS2GS1
Topic
Indian Polity
Federal Structure
Principle of Federal Supremacy
Writing Stats
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