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Anjali ThakurAIR 43· 2023

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अंतरराज्यीय विवाद, यदि शीघ्र और निष्पक्ष से नहीं सुलझाए गए, तो स्थायी विभाजित पूर्वाग्रह हो सकते हैं जो विकास में बाधा डालते हैं और घर्षण पैदा करते हैं। "अंतरराज्यीय विवादों को हल करने के लिए संवैधानिक और कानूनी ढांचे के प्रकाश में, स्वतंत्र भारत ने अंतर-राज्य विवादों को हल करने में विफल रहे हैं।" (150 शब्दों में उत्तर दीजिए) 10 अंक "Interstate border disputes, if not promptly and impartially settled, can translate into persistent issues that impede development and generate friction". Highlighting the constitutional and legal framework, explain why independent India has failed to resolve inter-state border disputes.

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Introduction

The border disputes like Bengal, North eastern clashes etc sheds light on the issues regarding solving issue of border dispute. Interstate Council (Art 263) is a constitutional body to secure the interests of states and centre & promote cooperative federalism.

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Main Body

The border disputes like Bengal, North eastern clashes etc sheds light on the issues regarding solving issue of border dispute.

population divided, Jack Belgians [Belgaum], Assam irregularities

Li: Interstate border dispute [appears to be diagram showing: Belgaum (Karnataka), Assam-Meghalaya, Kasaragod (Kerala-Karnataka)]

(B) The responsibility of disputed area is taken by nonepeople suffer
No rights or schemes implemented effectively
4Against social capital → constant conflicts.

constitutional framework:

1Interstate Council (Art 263) to look into common interests
2Water Dispute Resolution Authority (Art 262) → to solve water dispute.
3Art 131 - Original jurisdiction of SC
4Art 142 - complete justice.
Legal frameworkZonal Council under State Reorganization Act 1956 & North East Integration Council

Indy failed to solve:

(C) rejection of recommendation

Majjatam committee (on Belgium)
2Infrequent meetings of zonal councils and not potential use of dsc (Art 263)
3Regionalism & regional aspirations are obstacles

Interstate Council (Art 263) is a constitutional body to secure the interests of states and centre & promote cooperative federalism.

Role in vertical cooperation:

1Composition → centre (PM-chairman) & cooperation ↔ CMs of states + Delhi + Puducherry & negotiation facilitation.
2Any issues regarding federalism between centre & state is get resolved
3Give a clearer to take the grievances of states. → violate making law on concurrent list → States can be consulted (SARKARI comm)
1Dispute resolution → Interstate disputes.
2Views the common interest areas of the states.
3Representation of every state provide platform to negotiate
4States role in decision making gives them constituent.
10[Challenges]
1less frequent meetings
only three times meeting since formation.
2late formation → only after Sarkar's commission (1980)
3The standing committee (Headed by Home minister) also meet less.

way forward:

A citizen charter with clear vision & mechanism
Frequent meetings schedules should be determined for meetings.

Interstate council can play a huge role in cooperative federalism.

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Conclusion

way forward: → Give 4 lake should be done (india-Bangladesh land boundary agreement) Interstate disputes resolution is imperative for cooperative federalism. Interstate council can play a huge role in cooperative federalism.

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Diagram

Diagram showing disputed areas: Belgaum (Karnataka), Assam-Meghalaya, Kasaragod (Kerala-Karnataka)

  • Identification of key interstate disputes
  • Reference to diagram showing multiple dispute zones
  • Recognition of governance vacuum in disputed areas
  • Provides constitutional framework (Articles 131, 142, 262, 263)
  • References institutional mechanisms (Interstate Council, Zonal Council)
  • Identifies specific failures with examples
  • Mentions relevant legislation (State Reorganization Act 1956)
  • Provides way forward with cooperative federalism
  • Clear identification of Article 263
  • Explains composition of Interstate Council
  • Addresses both vertical and horizontal cooperation
  • Mentions coordination mechanisms
  • Identifies key challenges
  • References Sarkar's commission
  • Provides practical way forward solutions
  • Strong conclusion linking to cooperative federalism

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Topper

Anjali Thakur

AIR 432023

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

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

Federal Structure Challenges

Interstate Border Disputes

Writing Stats

400

Total words

27

Paragraphs

analytical

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