Question 2GS2GS2

The Supreme Court, in a recent verdict, prescribed a time period for the Governor's assent to state legislative bills. What are the implications of this judgement for cooperative federalism and legislative accountability in India? (Answer in 150 words)

Introduction

Supreme court in state of T.N v/s Governor's office case 2025 detailed down timelines for passing of bills under Article 200.

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Main Body

Supreme court in state of T.N v/s Governor's office case 2025 detailed down timelines for passing of bills under Article 200.

SC's recent verdict3 month timeline for Governor to take decision ↔ if delayed by 1 month, must seek SC's opinion

President should also take decision within 1 month of Bill presentation.

Implications of SC's judgement for:

(I) Cooperative federalism:

1calls for Governor's role as friend, guide and philosopher of the state government.

2Elected governments at both levels - Centre and state - must work for welfare of people.

3Development should not be victim of political differences.

4Idea of cooperative federalism should be at heart of legislative process.

(II) Legislative accountability:

1Unelected institution can't override powers of an elected government.

2Reasonable grounds must be given for returning of Bills.

3Ensures checks and balances as basic feature of our democracy.

4Even discretionary powers of Governor under Article 361 can't be applied maintentionally.

This verdict has purposed the accountability and transparency in working of constitutional bodies.

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Conclusion

This verdict has purposed the accountability and transparency in working of constitutional bodies.

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Diagram

Flow chart showing SC's recent verdict branching into '3 month timeline for Governor to take decision' leading to 'if delayed by 1 month, must seek SC's opinion' and separate branch showing 'President should also take decision within 1 month of Bill presentation'

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Topper

ANANYA RANA

AIR 602025

Subject & Paper

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Topic

Federal Structure - Functions, Responsibilities, Devolution of Powers and Finances

Federalism

Centre-State Relations and Governor's Powers

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208

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