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Aryan YadavAIR 31

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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 judgment for cooperative federalism and legislative accountability in India?

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Introduction

SC (Supreme Court) in Tamil Nadu governor case prescribed time limits for governor to give assent to bills under article 200. Cooperatives were provided constitutional status by 97th CAA adding Article 43B, amending Art 19 & adding a Part 9-A to constitution

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SC (Supreme Court) in Tamil Nadu governor case prescribed time limits for governor to give assent to bills under article 200.

SC Judgment:

1NO absolute / pollex veto for governor
2governor may not reserve bill for president if state LJ re-prompts bill

Implications for cooperative federalism:

1Will limit control govt intervention in state's legislative process
2TN governor vetoing various bills pending
3Upholds principle of division of powers as per 7n schedule

Implications for legislative accountability:

1Limits power of governor to challenge certain laws which may be harmful
2Reduces oversight of presidential referent (art 100)
3Empowers state legislatures as independent bodies
4Limiting power's of union to hold state accountable may harm national integrity (Sarkaria Commission)

SC judgment helps balance aspirations of states with national integrity hence ensuring cohesive federalism

Cooperatives were provided constitutional status by 97th CAA adding Article 43B, amending Art 19 & adding a Part 9-A to constitution

Tussle between center & states in cooperative sector:

1Encroachment on State List (cooperatives in State List under 7th schedule)
2Formation of multi-state cooperatives which are controlled by center reduces powers of states
3Formation of a ministry of cooperation seen as broadened on domain of state

Recent Changes & Initiatives:

Recent Changes & Initiatives:

1Encroachment on State List (cooperatives in State List under 7th schedule)
2Formation of multi-state cooperatives which are controlled by center reduces powers of states
3Formation of a ministry of cooperation seen as broadened on domain of state
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  • Identifies specific SC judgment with clear legal implications
  • Balances cooperative federalism with legislative accountability
  • References constitutional articles and schedules
  • Addresses both implications domains requested
  • Concludes with reconciliation of interests
  • Identifies constitutional amendment framework
  • Clearly delineates tussles between centre and states
  • References relevant constitutional provisions
  • Connects policy changes to federalism principles

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Aryan Yadav

AIR 31

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Topic

Federal Structure

Federalism and Governor's Powers

Governor's Assent to Legislative Bills and Federalism

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